Missouri Recreational Cannabis Laws FAQ

Updated April 24, 2024

Is marijuana legal in Missouri?

• Yes.

Is marijuana legal for recreational use in Missouri?

• Yes. As of December 8, 2022, it is legal for adults 21 and over to purchase, possess, and consume marijuana for recreational use in Missorui.

I am not a resident of Missouri. Can I buy marijuana?

• Yes. Anyone over the age of 21 can purchase, possess, and consume marijuana for recreational use in Missouri, including out-of-state and out-of-country residents.

Do I need a medical card or special identification to buy marijuana?

• No. You only need to prove you are over the age of 21. You can do this with a driver’s license, state-ID, or passport.

Where can I buy marijuana in Missouri?

• There are recreational marijuana dispensaries (pot shops) throughout the state. These shops are different from medical marijuana dispensaries and have a different type of license to sell to recreational customers. While many pot shops are both medical and recreational, not all are. To help you find the recreational shops, we have a complete directory of recreational weed shops in Missouri.

Can I get marijuana delivery in Missouri?

• Yes. Missouri allows recreational marijuana delivery to both residents and non-residents at any physical address in the state. This includes hotels and vacation rental properties. Some recreational marijuana dispensaries in Missouri currently offer licensed and legal delivery.

What kind of marijuana can I purchase in recreational pot shops?

• Every type of cannabis product can be purchased including: buds (flower), hash oil, edibles, cannabis-infused drinks.

How much marijuana can I buy in Missouri?

• You can purchase up to 3 ounces (85 grams) of marijuana flower, or the equivalency of concentrates and edibles, per day at one store.

How much marijuana can I possess?

• Any adult over the age of 21 can possess up to three ounces of dried marijuana flower, or the equivalency of other marijuana products, in public.

Can I possess marijuana anywhere in the state?

• Almost anywhere. National parks, national monuments, and national forests are Federal lands and you cannot legally possess marijuana on Federal land.

Can I possess marijuana in a car?

• Yes. You can possess marijuana in a car, but you cannot consume it in a moving vehicle.

Can I smoke marijuana while driving?

• No. You cannot smoke while driving and you cannot drive stoned. Both are illegal.

Where can I smoke marijuana in Missouri?

• You can smoke marijuana on any private property where marijuana consumption is allowed. 

Can I smoke marijuana in public?

• No, not legally. You must be on private property where marijuana consumption is allowed.

Can I smoke marijuana in my hotel?

• Yes, some hotels allow it. But, there are also hotels that don’t. Check with your hotel for their policy. Typically, you would need to get a smoking room or have an outside area where pot smoking is allowed. Check our featured hotels and lodging guide for hotels with private balconies and smoking rooms.

Can I smoke my marijuana with someone under 21?

• No. It is illegal for people under 21 to buy, possess or use retail marijuana. It is illegal for anyone to give, sell to, or share marijuana with anyone under 21.

Can I take marijuana from Missouri out of state?

• No. You can’t legally take marijuana from Missori outside of the state. You can’t cross the border with it and you can’t fly with it outside of the state. Finish it before you leave.

This is just a general guide and is NOT intended as legal advice. For more information on Missouri laws, visit the state’s official website: health.mo.gov .