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Missouri’s Hemp Law Starts Today and What It Means for Your Next Visit

Missouri’s Hemp Law Starts Today and What It Means for Your Next Visit

Missouri’s hemp law takes effect November 12. Any hemp product with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container is now treated like marijuana, and it can only be sold at a licensed dispensary. That means the delta-8 gummies, THC seltzers, and THCA flower sold at gas stations and smoke shops are coming off the shelves. If that’s where you used to shop, a licensed dispensary is now the place to go.

What Changes at NatureMed? Nothing.

We’re a licensed dispensary, so our doors stay open and our shelves stay stocked. Adult use customers 21+ can shop with a valid ID like always. Medical patients keep the same access they have today. You can still order ahead online, and Gladstone delivery is still available within 10 miles of the store on orders $150+ before taxes and after discounts.

Hemp derived Delta 8 THC watermelon gummies 450mg package showing unregulated labeling concerns vs dispensary cannabis testing

Why People Are Split on the Change

Supporters of the law say hemp THC was sold with no lab testing and no consistent age checks, often in packaging that looked like candy. Hemp businesses see it differently. Many small shops and farmers say they’re losing their income, and some argue that testing and age rules would have worked better than a ban. Either way, intoxicating THC in Missouri is now sold only at licensed dispensaries.

Switching From Gas Station THC

Every product at NatureMed is tested by a state-licensed lab, so the label tells you exactly how much THC is inside. Dispensary edibles and vapes are often stronger than gas station products, so start with a low dose. Tell your budtender what you used to buy. They can point you to something similar.

Not sure if a shop is licensed? Search the DHSS map or look for the state’s Verified Dispensary decal in the window. You can scan its QR code to see a map of licensed locations.

image of the outside of NatureMed dispensary located in O'Fallon, Missori

One More Change to Loyalty

Starting November 12, Missouri asks every customer to opt in to our loyalty program, even if you’re already a member. You can opt in with our quick form or tap the link in the text we send after your next visit. Opting in keeps your points and purchase history saved. If you don’t opt in, you’ll still have a profile, but we won’t be able to save your history.

Check out our daily deals to see what’s on sale this week. Then find your nearest NatureMed and browse the online menu before you stop in.

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Angel Mills

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