Missouri

Mandatory Minimum Sentence
Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana
Drugged Driving
Summary of Missouri
Year Law Last Passed 2018
How Law Was Passed Ballot Amendment 2 (66%)
Possession Limit 4 oz dried marijuana per 30-day period; 6 plants

Laws, Limits and Penalties

OffensePenaltyIncarceration  Max. Fine  

Possession

Up to 10g (first offense)MisdemeanorNone$ 500
Up to 10g (second offense)Misdemeanor1 year$ 2,000
More than 10g - 35 gMisdemeanor1 year$ 2,000
More than 35 g - 30 kgFelony7 years$ 10,000
Possession of more than 35g, but less than 30kg, has often, historically, been charged as intent to distribute.

Sale, Trafficking, or Distribution

Sale, Distribution

35 g or lessFelony4 years$ 10,000
More than 35 g - 30 kgFelony3 - 10 years$ 10,000
To a minorFelony3 - 15 yearsTwice profit
Distribution near school, recreational park or public housingFelony10 - 30 years, or lifeTwice profit

Trafficking

Possess or bring into the state more than 30 - less than 100 kgFelony3 - 10 years$ 10,000
Possess or bring into the state 100 kg or moreFelony5 - 15 yearsTwice profit
Possess or bring into the state 500 plants or moreFelony5 - 15 yearsTwice profit
Distribute, manufacture 30 - less than 100 kgFelony5 - 15 yearsTwice profit
Distribute, manufacture 100 kg or moreFelony10 - 30 years, or lifeTwice profit

Cultivation

35 g or lessFelony4 years$ 10,000
More than 35 gFelony3 - 10 years$ 10,000
Near a schoolFelony5 - 15 yearsTwice profit

Hash & Concentrates

Penalties for hashish are the same as for marijuana. Please see the marijuana penalties section for further details.

Paraphernalia

Possession of paraphernalia (first offense)MisdemeanorNone$ 500
Possession of paraphernalia (second offense)Misdemeanor1 year$ 2,000
Unlawful manufactureMisdemeanor1 year$ 2,000
Commercial purposesFelony4 years$ 10,000

Miscellaneous

Public Nuisance - keeping or maintaining room or building used for manufacture, storage or sale is a Felony punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine.
Prior Drug Offender - if found guilty of any felony offense relating to controlled substances, and, if found guilty of Class C, D or E felony, shall be sentenced to one class higher than the offense.
Persistent Drug Offender - if found guilty of two or more felony offenses relating to controlled substances, and, if found guilty of Class C, D or E felony, shall be sentenced two classes higher than the offense. If found guilty of a Class B felony, the offender shall be sentenced to the term of imprisonment for a Class A felony—10 to 30 years, or life.
Abuse and Lose - Possession of controlled substance results in 90-day suspension of driving privilege if under 21. Persons 21 and over will have driving privilege revoked for one year if found in violation of possession or use of controlled substance while operating a motor vehicle.

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