The benefits of having a medical marijuana card in Missouri include:
Tax Savings: Medical marijuana patients enjoy lower taxes on cannabis purchases compared to recreational users.
Exclusive Discounts: Many dispensaries offer cardholders special discounts and loyalty programs.
Higher Possession Limits: Medical patients are allowed to possess twice as much cannabis as recreational users.
Legal Protections: Medical marijuana patients benefit from legal protections, including parental rights, employment protections, and organ donor protections. Patients on probation or parole may be allowed to use medical cannabis.
Long-Lasting Cards: Missouri’s medical marijuana cards are valid for three years, and the state registration fee costs a little over $25, making it one of the cheapest in the nation. (State application fees are in addition to the cost of evaluation.)
Cost-Savings: Medical patients pay a lower home cultivation fee of a little over $50, while recreational home cultivators pay over $100.