Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation Revokes 25 Microbusiness Cannabis Facility Licenses

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has revoked 25 microbusiness cannabis facility licenses during the second round of licensing for the Missouri voter-approved regulatory program for microbusinesses, according to a press release.

Per Article XIV, microbusiness licenses are cannabis businesses that operate on a smaller scale than medical or comprehensive licenses. One of the requirements of the program is that the majority owner(s) must meet at least one eligibility qualification such as having a net worth of less than $250,000 or being a veteran with a service-connected disability. The microbusiness program is designed to provide an opportunity for cannabis facility ownership to individuals who might not otherwise easily access that opportunity.

Article XIV also requires the department to verify that microbusiness licenses were awarded to and are being operated by eligible owners. DCR must continue to monitor the details of microbusiness ownership arrangements, even if they later change, to ensure these licenses remain in compliance.

In October 2024, DCR issued 32 Notices of Pending Revocation (NOPR) for microbusiness licensees that were awarded on July 24, 2024. Each NOPR lists the basis for the pending revocation. Prior to the department revoking a license, the licensee is provided at least 30 days to respond to the allegations and submit records or information demonstrating why the license should not be revoked or suspended.

After thorough review, DCR determined that seven licensees satisfied the requirements outlined within their NOPR. In addition to other violations of rule, 24 licenses were revoked for failure to demonstrate that the microbusiness licenses were majority owned and operated by eligible individuals, pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.190(1)(B)1-5 and Article XIV Section 2.4(12) and (13); one license was revoked for a disqualifying felony offense. The revocations took effect on April 14, 2025.

Below is the status of the 32 microbusiness licenses that received a notice of pending revocation: