--- title: "Missouri Entrepreneurs: Medical Marijuana License Fees Accepted in January 2019 and First Sale Slated for January 2020" description: Missourians successfully voted to adopt Amendment 2 on November 3, 2018, which legalizes the cultivation, processing, sale and possession of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued guidance and a timeline for the licensing and implementation of the medical marijuana dispensary by January 1, 2020. The […] image: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66525ec138843cc1ccb1c325/68c301ebaa36be33aa2af8f7_1a3f16114a452999cc4d7d6b36ae1602_Obedio%20march%20of%20progress.png --- [Skip to content](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/2018/11/26/2018-11-26-missouri-entrepreneurs-medical-marijuana-license-fees-accepted-in-january-2019-and-first-sale-slated-for-january-2020#main-content) [![Obedio logo with black text and an orange graphic composed of four circles and a diagonal arrow pointing up and right.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66525ec138843cc1ccb1c325/66529844eddaa630d6da1b42_obedio%20gold%20for%20white%20background.png)](https://getobedio.com) [Team](https://www.getobedio.com/team) [Pricing](https://www.getobedio.com/pricing) [Contact](https://www.getobedio.com/demo) [Blog](https://www.getobedio.com/blog) [Login](https://obed.io/v4/login) # Missouri Entrepreneurs: Medical Marijuana License Fees Accepted in January 2019 and First Sale Slated for January 2020 ![Susan Ameel](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) Susan Ameel November 26, 2018 Missourians successfully voted to adopt Amendment 2 on November 3, 2018, which legalizes the cultivation, processing, sale and possession of medical marijuana for qualifying conditions. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued [guidance](https://health.mo.gov/safety/medical-marijuana/faqs.php) and a timeline for the licensing and implementation of the medical marijuana dispensary by January 1, 2020. The DHSS has outlined the following milestone. - January 1, 2019 – The DHSS will accept marijuana license fees for cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation, seed-to-sale, or dispensing facility licenses - Cultivation Facilities require a $10,000 non-refundable application fee and a $25,000 annual fee. - Dispensary Facilities require a $6,000 non-refundable application fee and a $10,000 annual fee. - Medical marijuana-infused manufacturing facilities require a $6,000 non-refundable application fee and a $10,000 annual fee. - July 4, 2019 – Application forms available for qualifying patients and primary caregivers, and online acceptance. - August 3, 2019 – The DHSS will accept applications for cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transportation, seed-to-sale, or dispensing facility licenses, and approval will be provided within 150 days of receipt - January 2020 – Medical marijuana will be available for sale ## Share this post [mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fhs.getobedio.com%2Fblog%2F2018%2F11%2F26%2F2018-11-26-missouri-entrepreneurs-medical-marijuana-license-fees-accepted-in-january-2019-and-first-sale-slated-for-january-2020](mailto:https%3A%2F%2Fhs.getobedio.com%2Fblog%2F2018%2F11%2F26%2F2018-11-26-missouri-entrepreneurs-medical-marijuana-license-fees-accepted-in-january-2019-and-first-sale-slated-for-january-2020) ## Keep reading ### [California Ballot Measure Local Municipalities California voters will decide 118 local tax measures and $8.07 billion in bond requests on November 3](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/california-voters-will-decide-118-local-tax-measures-and-8.07-billion-in-bond-requests-on-november-3) ### [Local Ordinance Zoning Ordinance Development Data Federal Realty Asks La Mesa to Approve a 165,000-Square-Foot Bass Pro Shops Where Macy's Stood at Grossmont Center](https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/federal-realty-asks-la-mesa-to-approve-a-165000-square-foot-bass-pro-shops-where-macys-stood-at-grossmont-center) [![Obedio your municipal data source](https://hs.getobedio.com/hs-fs/hubfs/google%20workspace-1.png?width=100&height=41&name=google%20workspace-1.png "Obedio your municipal data source")](https://getobedio.com) Obedio's business intelligence platform provides data and insights from over 25,000 municipalities, enabling retail, manufacturing, finance, real estate, and government clients to make informed decisions, assess risk, and identify opportunities. **Data Source & Liability Disclaimer:** The data presented on this website is aggregated from various official government and public entities ("The Original Government Sources"). This data may have been modified for use from its original source. The Original Government Sources do not vouch for the quality, accuracy, or timeliness of the data as presented here. All data is provided "as is." Neither Global Regulatory Risk Advisors, Inc. (d/b/a Obedio) nor The Original Government Sources make any representations or warranties as to the completeness, accuracy, or content of any data made available through this site. All warranties, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly disclaimed. **Usage & Intellectual Property:** While the underlying facts are public records, the specific compilation, organization, and presentation of this information are proprietary to ****Global Regulatory Risk Advisors, Inc. (d/b/a Obedio)****. Any unauthorized copying, distribution, or display of this proprietary presentation is prohibited. Copyright © 2018–2026 Global Regulatory Risk Advisors, Inc. (d/b/a Obedio) [|](https://getobedio.com/privacy)[Terms of Service](https://getobedio.com/terms)[|](https://getobedio.com/privacy)[Privacy Policy](https://getobedio.com/privacy) Privacy Policy · Legal · © 2025. All rights reserved. ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Susan Ameel", "url" : "https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/author/susan-ameel" }, "dateModified" : "2025-02-28T01:22:45.267Z", "datePublished" : "2018-11-26T19:45:37.000Z", "headline" : "Missouri Entrepreneurs: Medical Marijuana License Fees Accepted in January 2019 and First Sale Slated for January 2020", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/2018/11/26/2018-11-26-missouri-entrepreneurs-medical-marijuana-license-fees-accepted-in-january-2019-and-first-sale-slated-for-january-2020", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://hs.getobedio.com/hubfs/google%20workspace-1.png" } } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/2018/11/26/2018-11-26-missouri-entrepreneurs-medical-marijuana-license-fees-accepted-in-january-2019-and-first-sale-slated-for-january-2020#breadcrumb", "@type" : "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement" : [ { "@type" : "ListItem", "item" : "https://www.getobedio.com/", "name" : "Home", "position" : 1 }, { "@type" : "ListItem", "item" : "https://hs.getobedio.com/blog", "name" : "Blog", "position" : 2 }, { "@type" : "ListItem", "item" : "https://hs.getobedio.com/blog/2018/11/26/2018-11-26-missouri-entrepreneurs-medical-marijuana-license-fees-accepted-in-january-2019-and-first-sale-slated-for-january-2020", "name" : "Missouri Entrepreneurs: Medical Marijuana License Fees Accepted in January 2019 and First Sale Slated for January 2020", "position" : 3 } ] } ```