Missouri tops $100 million in first month of recreational marijuana sales
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Data from the Department of Health and Senior Services shows there were $102.9 million in marijuana sales across Missouri in February. About 70% of that is from recreational sales, the rest was medical marijuana.
Recreational marijuana sales started on Feb. 3. That first weekend, sales were over $8 million on just recreational marijuana.
The state collects a 6% sales tax on recreational marijuana and 4% on medical. Most of the taxes collected go to veterans' services. Some of the recreational sales tax goes toward expungement expenses.
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After voters passed Amendment Three last November, adults over 21 could possess 3 ounces of marijuana without a medical license.
Amendment 3 in Missouri also helps expunge felony charges. However, some charges would remain, including selling to a minor, driving under the influence of marijuana or possessing more than three ounces.