Missouri cannabis regulators revoke 25 microbusiness licenses for violations
- Missouri cannabis regulators revoked 25 cannabis microbusiness licenses for failing to meet eligibility and operational requirements, with revocations taking effect on April 14, 2025.
- Regulators have now revoked 34 of the original 96 microbusiness licenses issued, primarily due to concerns about ownership and operational control.
- The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation found that 24 licenses lacked majority ownership by eligible individuals, and one was revoked due to a disqualifying felony offense.
- Director Amy Moore emphasized the need for new rules to ensure the microbusiness program fulfills its promise and is sustainable long-term.
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Missouri cannabis regulators revoke 25 microbusiness licenses - Chillicothe Constitution Tribune
By Rebecca RivasMissouri Independent Missouri cannabis regulators on Monday officially revoked another 25 facility licenses in a program designed to benefit disadvantaged business owners but… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Missouri health department revokes 25 licenses of microbusiness dispensaries
MISSOURI -- The Missouri Department of Health announced on Monday it had revoked the licenses of 25 microbusiness cannabis facilities across the state. The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation, or DCR, had notified 32 microbusinesses that their facilities were pending revocation in October 2024. The facilities were given 30 days to respond to the allegations and submit records proving their licenses should not be revoked or suspended. S…
Missouri revokes 25 licenses for marijuana businesses - Missourinet
Missouri has revoked 25 licenses that had been granted to marijuana businesses across the state. In a statement released, the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) said 24 of the licenses were revoked because the people or businesses were found to be ineligible to qualify. Qualifications to hold a cannabis microbusiness license include having a […]
Marijuana Regulators In Missouri Revoke 25 More Microbusiness Licenses
“As for the criticism regarding ‘flooding the lottery,’ it’s important to recognize that more applicants is actually a sign of greater participation in a government program.” By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent Missouri cannabis regulators on Monday officially revoked another 25 facility licenses in a program designed to benefit disadvantaged business owners but plagued by allegations […]


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Missouri cannabis regulators revoke 25 microbusiness licenses
For more than a year, The Independent has documented the pattern of well-connected groups and individuals flooding the microbusiness lottery by recruiting people to submit applications and then offering them contracts that limited their profit and control of the business (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent).Missouri cannabis regulators on Monday officially revoked another 25 facility licenses in a program designed to benefit disadvantaged busine…
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