Missouri Real Estate & Cannabis Regulations

Zoning

The Department’s conversion application process does not include a local zoning verification step. Adherence to local zoning regulations will need to be ensured following the conversion, and any changes to the zoning regulations will be handled on an individual basis during this transition period. The Article XIV includes provisions relating to the local zoning of comprehensive facilities, so it is advisable to contact your local government for guidance on any relevant zoning requirements.

Feel free to contact us to get to know more about cannabis zoning in Missouri.

Tax Rate

Local jurisdictions in Missouri have a January 24th deadline to approve a cannabis tax ballot measure for the April election, adding an additional 3% local tax on top of the statewide 6% statewide sales tax. (4% for medical statewide tax)

St. Louis, chesterfield, Ballwin, Festus, Florissant, Kirkwood, Manchester, O’Fallon, Richmond Heights, and St. Ann are some cities with it on the ballot

State setbacks

Unless expressly allowed by the local government, no medical or marijuana facility, including any offsite warehouses, shall be sited, at the time of application for license, certification, or local zoning approval, whichever is earlier, within one thousand feet (1,000′) of any then-existing elementary or secondary school, daycare, or church.

Local control

No cities can opt out without a general election ballot measure during a presidential election year (starting 2024)

Application criteria suggested to be included by ordinance.

The application period has closed for medical cultivation, testing, manufacturing and dispensary license. Only applications for Seed to Sale and Transportation certifications are available for submittal.

Application forms and procedures for microbusiness lottery: The department will begin accepting microbusiness facility license applications on or before September 4, 2023. Application forms will be made available no later than June 6, 2023.