Southeast Mo. counties pre-file for medical marijuana applications
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Updated: Jul. 3, 2019 at 4:48 PM CDT
(KFVS) - Several southeast Missouri counties pre-filed applications for medical marijuana with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Out of a total of 543 pre-filed application forms and fees received by the DHSS as of June 20, the following were in southeast Missouri:
- Perry County
- Cape Girardeau County
- Scott County
- Mississippi County
- Butler County
- Pemiscot County
- Reynolds County
The state is required by law to approve at least 60 commercial growers, 86 facilities that manufacture marijuana-infused products and 192 dispensary licenses.
According to the DHSS, it has received more than $3.9 million in fees from applicants so far.
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