Missouri marijuana research facility licensing rules proposed
Summary
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has filed proposed rules 19 CSR 100-1.200 establishing a new marijuana research facility license category. The rules define authorized research activities, application requirements, and licensing procedures for entities seeking to conduct cannabis research in Missouri. Public comments will be accepted May 1-31, 2026, with final rules expected in summer 2026.
What changed
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, through its Division of Cannabis Regulation, has filed proposed rules 19 CSR 100-1.200 with the Secretary of State and Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish a new marijuana research facility license, define what research licensees are authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process. The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026 Missouri Register.
Entities interested in operating marijuana research facilities should review the proposed rules upon publication and submit public comments by May 31, 2026. Research institutions, universities, and cannabis industry stakeholders should monitor for final rule publication expected in summer 2026 and assess whether a research license would support their operations.
What to do next
- Review proposed rules 19 CSR 100-1.200 upon publication in Missouri Register on May 1, 2026
- Submit public comments by May 31, 2026 if interested in obtaining a marijuana research facility license
- Monitor for final rule publication expected summer 2026
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DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
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DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.
The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from May 1 – May 31, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking in summer of 2026.
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DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.
The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from May 1 – May 31, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking in summer of 2026.
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
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| For Immediate Release:
April 3, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Submit media inquiry
DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.
The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from May 1 – May 31, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking in summer of 2026.
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April 3, 2026
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Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
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DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.
The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from May 1 – May 31, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking in summer of 2026.
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | | For Immediate Release:
April 3, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Submit media inquiry
DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.
The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from May 1 – May 31, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking in summer of 2026.
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | |
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | |
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| For Immediate Release:
April 3, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Submit media inquiry
DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.
The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from May 1 – May 31, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking in summer of 2026.
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | |
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | | For Immediate Release:
April 3, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Submit media inquiry
DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.
The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from May 1 – May 31, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking in summer of 2026.
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
Health.Mo.Gov | | |
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | | | | | | |
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| For Immediate Release:
April 3, 2026
Media Contact:
Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Submit media inquiry
DHSS files proposed rules to establish marijuana research facilities
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed proposed rules titled 19 CSR 100-1.200 Marijuana Research Facilities with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish marijuana research licenses, describe what a research licensee is authorized to do, and outline the application requirements and process for a marijuana research license. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.
The proposed rules will be published in the May 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from May 1 – May 31, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking in summer of 2026.
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Mission of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):
To promote health and safety through prevention, collaboration, education, innovation and response.
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