Missouri Holding Public Forums Regarding Medical Marijuana Program

The Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to collect input on the rule-making process for Missouri’s medical marijuana program.

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February 25, 2019

ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- The Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to collect input on the rule-making process for Missouri’s medical marijuana program.

Public forums will be held throughout the state over the next few weeks.

Those who attend can weigh in on rules and regulations for the program. DHSS hosted its first forum in Jefferson City on Feb. 13, and more than 300 people attended.

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