Missouri Amendment 3 (2022) legalized adult-use cannabis. St. Louis County allows licensed dispensaries in commercial zones subject to local zoning review. Microbusiness licenses (Sept 2023+) are issued by the state; local zoning still applies.
Missouri's cannabis program operates under Article XIV §2 (constitutional amendment) and 19 CSR 100-1 (DHSS regulations). St. Louis County has not adopted a cannabis-specific overlay district; dispensaries fall under standard C-2/C-3 (Shopping District) review per §1003.133. The state requires 1,000-ft buffers from schools, day-cares, and churches — local jurisdictions may not impose more restrictive buffers but may regulate location through standard zoning processes.
Zoning enforcement: up to $1,000/day; state license suspension by DHSS.
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