Microbusiness Information

Guidance for Applicants - Microbusiness
Eligibility Information - Microbusiness
How to Apply - Microbusiness
Frequently Asked Questions - Microbusiness
Outreach and Education - Microbusiness
Business Resources - Microbusiness
ATTENTION: Microbusiness Compliance Requirements

Microbusiness licensees are considered marijuana facilities in rule and have most of the same compliance requirements as other licensees.

If you are a current Microbusiness licensee, use the following links for more information on compliance requirements.

Round 2 Microbusiness Licenses Awarded

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued fifty-seven marijuana microbusiness licenses to top applicants drawn in the June 4, 2024 lottery, completing the second of three rounds for awarding microbusiness licenses as required in Section 2 of Article XIV. A minimum of six microbusiness licenses were awarded within each of the eight Missouri congressional districts, with each district receiving two microbusiness dispensary licenses, and four microbusiness wholesale facility licenses. An additional nine licenses have been made available in this second round of applications due to the revocation of licenses from round one for rule violations. The additional licenses were issued across the six congressional districts where the licenses were revoked.

Prior to issuing the licenses, the Department conducted a review of the top-drawn applications to determine whether applicants were eligible to receive a microbusiness license. If a top-drawn applicant did not meet application requirements, the next application in line from the drawing was reviewed.

Microbusiness timeline

Announcements

The microbusiness website will be updated frequently, please check for additional information as it becomes available.

Our Role

The Chief Equity Officer is responsible for development and implementation of programs to inform the public of the opportunities available to those individuals who meet the eligibility criteria set forth in Article XIV Section 2 of the Missouri Constitution.

What is a Marijuana Microbusiness?

A microbusiness is a marijuana facility license issued only to eligible individuals and entities. These licenses are essentially small businesses that are designed to allow marginalized or under-represented individuals to participate in the legal marijuana market. The Missouri Constitution provides that individuals who each meet at least one of the eligibility criteria set forth in Article XIV, Section 2, may apply for a marijuana microbusiness facility license. More information about eligibility criteria can be found here.

Microbusiness wholesale facility and microbusiness dispensary facility

Microbusiness Applicants Generally:

  • Majority owners must meet at least one eligibility criteria from Article XIV, Section 2.
  • An owner of a microbusiness facility may not also be an owner of another licensed marijuana facility or medical facility.
  • An entity/individual may only apply for and obtain one microbusiness license.
  • A marijuana facility shall not have as an owner any individual with a disqualifying felony offense.
  • Licenses will be awarded by lottery drawing. Click here for more information on the lottery process.

In October of 2023, the Department will issue six microbusiness licenses in each of the eight Missouri congressional districts, for a total of 48 microbusiness licenses. Of the six in each district, two will be microbusiness dispensaries, and four will be wholesale facilities. The Department will issue an additional 48 in 2024, and another 48 in 2025. Time periods for those application windows will be announced on the Department website.