Missouri's Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has published a first draft of proposed rules covering research, recalls and other areas.
"These drafts are not part of a formal rulemaking process and are instead part of DHSS’ ongoing efforts to gather all relevant input before formally filing proposed rules and proposed changes to rules," the DCR said.
The firs draft rule would establish research licenses to study cannabis in Missouri and assign the Department of Health and Senior Services DHSS regulatory authority over licenses intended to facilitate scientific research or education.
Other draft revisions are designed to improve cannabis licensee operations by:
- removing a requirement for pre-approval when a licensee changes its ownership by 50% and replacing it with an annual review of ownership as well as establishing a framework for approval of publicly traded companies’ ownership in cannabis licenses,
- clarifying recall procedures for cannabis product that cannot be properly traced back to cannabis grown in a licensed Missouri cannabis facility, and
- addressing how individuals’ prior violations of rules may affect their participation in the regulated cannabis industry.
The final proposed draft revisions include changes based on public comments received in December 2024 during a previous informal comment period. These revisions are intended to ensure that microbusinesses are owned and operated by eligible individuals.
