Springfield, MO Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- City Code § 78-262
- Penalty
- Civil fine up to $100
- Covers
- Public places and parked vehicles
- Home limit
- No smoke/odor exiting the residence
- Adopted
- G.O. No. 6784, Apr. 2023
Summary
Springfield bars consuming marijuana in any public place or a vehicle parked there, and also bars letting marijuana smoke or odor exit a private residence.
The term "public place" means any place to which the public or a substantial number of the public have access. The term "public place" includes, but is not limited to streets and highways, sidewalks, transportation facilities, places of amusement, parks, park properties, playgrounds, parking lots, and the common areas of public and private buildings and facilities.b.The term marijuana has the same definition as found in Article XIV, Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution.2.No person shall consume marijuana in a public place or any vehicle parked in a public place.3.No person shall consume marijuana in such a manner that marijuana smoke or odor exits a residence or nonpublic place where consumption of marijuana is otherwise lawful. In a multifamily residence or similar dwelling, marijuana shall not be consumed in any common area.4.Any person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100.00.5.Any person who is assessed a civil penalty under this section may perform community service in lieu of payment. The rate of pay-down associated with this service option will be the greater of $15.00 per hour or the minimum wage in effect at the time of judgment. (G.O. No. 6784, § 2, 4-17-2023)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 23 Update 2 | Land Development Code: Supplement 9 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Springfield City Code § 78-262 bars consuming marijuana in a public place, defined broadly to include streets, sidewalks, transit facilities, parks, parking lots and the common areas of public and private buildings, or in any vehicle parked in a public place. It also reaches consumption at home: marijuana can't be consumed so that smoke or odor exits a residence or other nonpublic place, and multifamily buildings may not allow consumption in their common areas even though home use is otherwise lawful under Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution. A violation carries a civil penalty of up to $100.00, which the code lets a person work off through community service at $15.00 an hour or minimum wage, whichever is greater.
Violations & Fines
Public consumption of marijuana under § 78-262 draws a civil penalty of up to $100.00; violators may perform community service in lieu of payment at $15.00/hour or minimum wage.
Frequently Asked Questions
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