Missouri tightened the rules. The wait still leaves microbusiness owners vulnerable

By: Adrian A. Holguin

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: October 2, 2026

Words: 788

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Missouri drew its final round of marijuana microbusiness applicants on Sept. 9. The state received 888 applications and expects to issue approximately 77 licenses beginning in December.

I want to write about the months in between, because I work in the trade that operates in them.

I am a consultant. I run licensing, compliance and operations work for cannabis operators, and I have sat across the table from first-time licensees more times than I can …

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