The EVOLUTION Magazine February 2023 | Page 18

Adult-Use Q & A

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● Approved cultivators may be in possession of up to a 90-day supply of dried , unprocessed marijuana or its equivalent , as long as any amount in excess of the patient ’ s 60-day supply remains in an approved enclosed , locked facility .
Consumer Purchase and Possession Limit
● A consumer may purchase up to 3 ounces in a single transaction , and be lawfully in possession of up to 3 ounces of dried , processed marijuana or its equivalent .
Consumer Personal Cultivation Possession Limits
● Consumer personal cultivation ID card holders must keep any amount of cultivated marijuana above their allowed 3-ounce possession limit at their residence in an approved enclosed , locked facility .
Consumer and Patient Cultivation
Can I be authorized for both personal cultivation and patient cultivation ?
● No . Patients / consumers will only be authorized to have one cultivation authorization .
Additional Patient and Consumer Protections
Can I be a patient or consumer if I am on Probation / Parole ?
● Sections 1 and 2 of Article XIV provide certain protections for patients and consumers on probation / parole , or other state supervision , that are outside of the department ’ s authority and subject to the agencies with jurisdiction , and the courts , to make those decisions .
Can employers have policies related to employing patients and consumers who use marijuana ?
● Sections 1 and 2 of Article XIV provide certain protections for patients and consumers for employment-related issues that are outside of the department ’ s authority and subject to agencies with jurisdiction over employment-related issues . Please consult with an attorney on your specific circumstances .
Does the new law include any provisions for de-criminalization of certain marijuana related offenses ?
● Yes . It includes a provision to allow persons with certain marijuana-related non-violent offenses to petition for release from incarceration or parole and probation and have records expunged .
● Please consult with your legal counsel on whether this may apply to your situation .
More Q & A and rules information on this topic can be found at the Department of Health and Senior Services ( DHSS ) at
● https :// health . mo . gov / safety / cannabis / faqs-adultuse . php
● https :// health . mo . gov / safety / cannabis / index . php
● https :// health . mo . gov / safety / cannabis / fee-schedule-pi . php .
18 February 2023