Cannabis Issues in Missouri’s 2020 Legislative Session

Posted on December 21, 2019December 26, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

Greater St. Louis NORML follows 2020 Marijuana Bills

Missouri legislators will be presented with a handful of marijuana-related bills to consider as the spring 2020 session starts on January 9, 2020. December 1, 2019 was the first day bill sponsors could pre-file their legislation in both the Senate and House. Listed below is the titles and a short description for each piece of legislation. Here are the bills and identifying numbers. HB1385 Barbara Washington 3806H.01I - Requires the court to expunge certain marijuana off...

License Timeline Released by DHSS

Posted on December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

DHSS announces timing for medical marijuana facility license issuance Timelines for licenses is announced by DHSS. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation will begin issuing medical marijuana facility licenses before the end of the year. In order to give all potential applicants sufficient notice of when to expect notification of application determinations, DHSS is announcing tentative dates of license issuance...

December 9th Meeting Holistic Healthcare with Cannabis

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

Our November meeting was cancelled because of the snow and ice. Now we're rescheduling Dr. Pratistha Strong for our December 9, 2019 meeting at CJ Muggs in Webster Groves. Join us for a unique look at holistic healthcare with cannabis. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Missouri's Article XIV allowing the medical use of marijuana has ushered in a new set of rules for Missouri doctors and patients. Many Missouri healthcare providers have yet to accept or incorporate this non-traditional, medicina...

Holistic Healthcare With Cannabis

Posted on December 2, 2019December 4, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

Missouri's medical marijuana law requires patients to be certified by a Missouri licensed medical doctor in order to be issued a patient ID card. But, what if you haven't seen a doctor in years and don't have any medical records? This is a dilemma many cannabis patients face. Protecting your right to use cannabis medicinally means you have to engage with the medical industry. Many people don't trust, can't afford, and largely avoid engaging with hospitals and doctors unless absolutely n...

Committee Vote on MORE Act Scheduled

Posted on November 19, 2019November 20, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

The Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Expungement Act UPDATE 11/20/19: Washington, DC. For the first time in history, a congressional committee has approved a bill to end federal marijuana prohibition. The House Judiciary Committee passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in a 24-10 vote on Wednesday, setting the stage for a full floor vote. The MORE Act is gaining traction in Congress. An important Judiciary Committee vote is scheduled to take ...

$50 Medical Marijuana Certifications in December

Posted on November 6, 2019December 12, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

Update: We had a great turnout for our December 9th meeting with special guest speaker Dr. Pratistha Strong. We discussed the patient certification process and ayurveda medicine. Dr. Strong is running a holiday special on medical marijuana certifications in December. Missouri's commercial cannabis licenses will be issued by January 24, 2020. Once the licenses for commercial cultivation, dispensaries and manufacturing are awarded, medical cannabis sales will follow shortly thereafter. ...

WEATHER CANCELLATION: We’ll Reschedule Our Speaker for an Upcoming Meeting

Posted on November 5, 2019November 11, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

Dr. Pratistha Strong will speak about holistic use of cannabis

Missouri's Article XIV allowing the medical use of marijuana has ushered in a new set of rules for Missouri doctors and patients. Many Missouri healthcare providers have yet to accept or incorporate this non-traditional, medicinal plant into their treatment regimens. Federal marijuana prohibition still casts a long-shadow over hospitals and medical groups. Medical organizations still block their affiliated doctors and staff physicians from recommending medical cannabis. If you consi...

Fall Conference Recap

Posted on November 3, 2019November 6, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

The Missouri chapters of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) held their semi-annual Missouri NORML Fall Conference on October 12, 2019 in St. Louis. More than 200 attended the local event at Innovation Hall, 4220 Duncan Ave., St. Louis, MO in the heart of the Cortext Innovation District. Local organizers with Greater St. Louis NORML chapter chose the venue because Missouri's new high-tech agricultural-based industry is a valuable addition to Missouri's gr...

Possession Limits for Concentrates

Posted on November 3, 2019December 12, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

Erica Ziegler, DHSS Missouri Medical Marijuana Patient Services Director Many thanks to Erica Ziegler, DHSS Missouri Medical Marijuana Patient Services Director, who spoke at our Missouri NORML Fall Conference on Saturday. Lots of valuable information for patients, caregivers and home cultivators. Erica passed out official DHSS wallet-sized cards for determining your possession limits for concentrates.

$99 Patient Certifications at the Conference

Posted on October 9, 2019October 9, 2019 by GSTL-NORML

$99 Certifications at NORML Fall Conference

Through a special arrangement with Greater St. Louis NORML, The Green Clinics and Missouri Marijuana Card, conference attendees can be certified for a Medical Marijuana Patient ID card for a reduced fee of $99. Missouri Medical Marijuana Patient Certifications will be available from licensed Missouri Physicians throughout the NORML Fall Conference on October 12, 2019, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm at Innovation Hall. Your medical records may be required. Please check with these clinics...