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The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has recently communicated a change in its interpretation of the Missouri Constitution, impacting the ability of medical marijuana patients to purchase as adult use consumers. Under the updated interpretation, patients with state-issued medical marijuana identification cards are now prohibited from making recreational marijuana purchases, and cannot make purchases as a recreational user once they have hit their monthly allotment. The change reflects DCR’s interpretation of Article XIV, according to the Division. “This is based on interpretation of Article XIV and is established in rule and explained in an FAQ,” explained Lisa Cox, Communications […] https://lnkd.in/gswkR37f

? The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has issued a Request for Proposal to procure a Cannabis Market and Economic Impact Study. The results of the study will be used as a resource to determine whether or when DHSS will be required to issue additional cannabis facility licenses and, if so, how many, where, and of what type. Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution says, “The department may lift or ease any limit on the number of [cannabis] licensees or certificate holders in order to meet the demand for marijuana in the state and to ensure a […] https://lnkd.in/gMhj7wFk

? Avail Ag Services, a leading accounting, financial and operational advisory firm specializing in the cannabis sector, is pleased to announce the successful closing of a $20 million senior debt refinance for a rapidly expanding Missouri-based cannabis operator. The transaction provides the operator with enhanced financial flexibility to scale operations, expand cultivation capacity, and further strengthen its market presence.? Despite ongoing challenges in the cannabis lending landscape, Avail Ag Services successfully structured a refinancing solution that attracted resounding interest from newly emerging private equity lenders. The transaction underscores the continued availability of capital for well-managed cannabis businesses that demonstrate fundamentally […] https://lnkd.in/gCV3PhWV

? Founded by Max Chervitz, Monopoly Melts has built its reputation in Missouri’s cannabis industry with a commitment to quality, while bringing a legacy market passion to consumers in the state’s dispensaries. Now the company is moving beyond the hash and concentrates it has built its brand on and bringing the discerning tastes of its founders to flower. Ahead of the launch of Monopoly Melts branded flower in Missouri, Greenway sat down with Chervitz and Vice President Dominick Clark to discuss what makes the brand unique and how a company that has staked its claim on high quality concentrates plans […] https://lnkd.in/g6AhAXMr

Missouri cannabis once again stands at a crux as several key pieces of legislation, including the Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act (ICCA), continue to advance through the state’s legislative process. Many of these bills aim to regulate intoxicating cannabinoid products derived from hemp. From flower to edibles, beverages to vapes, and everything in between, the THC hemp market has exploded since the legalization of hemp in the 2018 Farm Bill. In the time since, many states have created regulations governing the sale or production of intoxicating hemp products, and in several cases states have placed outright bans on intoxicating hemp products. […] https://lnkd.in/gaRRdKiW

This award recognizes the most dynamic women entrepreneurs in America. Mitch Meyers, Co-Founder and Partner of the Missouri-based vertically-integrated cannabis company?BeLeaf Medical Co., which includes?SWADE Cannabis?and?Sinse?(multiple locations), was named to?Inc.’s 2025 Female 500 Founders List, recognizing her leadership in the cannabis industry. This prestigious award honors women entrepreneurs driving success across industries, recognizing Meyers for her transformative leadership in cannabis. Meyers’ career is marked by innovation in brand-building and consumer engagement. Before entering cannabis, she spent years at Anheuser-Busch, where she helped develop and launch Bud Light and created the iconic 1980s mascot, Spuds MacKenzie. Her groundbreaking work earned her […] https://lnkd.in/geGaGrvB

February’s retail sales figures show positive growth in Missouri’s marijuana market despite weather challenges. At first glance, February losing more than $6 million (-5.41%) in sales revenue from January doesn’t seem to be a sign of growth, but when digging further down we are able to see significant markers that indicate long term growth and sustainability in the Missouri market. Missouri has started 2025 with solid performance selling more than $122.88 million in January and? closing the month of February at $116.23 million in total sales. Although February totals represent a 5.41% dip from January’s total, the more important comparison […] https://lnkd.in/eneqPppQ

In any organization, from a family to a boardroom, leadership plays a crucial role in navigating challenges and fostering growth. Nowhere is that more accurate than in the cannabis industry, and few exemplify that statement like a man who embodies both the spirit of entrepreneurship and stewardship, Adolphus Busch. https://lnkd.in/gzdeqVfX

Missouri cannabis operators were alerted to a new Metrc support bulletin earlier this month, outlining updated guidance on the creation of production batches within the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system. The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) followed up this week with a notice to licensees, ensuring awareness and compliance with the new procedures. The Metrc support bulletin, distributed on February 10, 2025, provides a step-by-step guide to creating production batches, detailing when and how the production batch indicator should be used. According to the bulletin, operators are required to utilize the indicator whenever: a marijuana product undergoes a physical or chemical […] https://lnkd.in/gz_BX3zF

BeLeaf Medical, one of Missouri’s original vertical marijuana operators, was chosen as Company of the Year in Greenway Magazine’s Best of the Industry Awards for 2025. This recognition, voted on by readers and peers, highlights BeLeaf’s continued success in growth, adaptability, and community engagement. Co-Founder Kevin Riggs shared his thoughts on the past year and what sets BeLeaf apart in the industry with Greenway ahead of the announcement. 2024 was a year of expansion, growth, and revitalization for the company and its banner brands, SWADE and Sinse, with new retail acquisitions, operational improvements, and a focus on responding to industry […] https://lnkd.in/gcXxuPYR