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Zoning green: Local concerns may affect placement of medical cannabis businesses

Gayle Mercier March 14, 2019
Cannabis products in plastic bag and medical canisters

While some Missouri communities are welcoming access to medical cannabis, others may be more resistant and could look to zoning codes to restrict the establishment of cannabis businesses. Amendment 2 prohibits communities from flatly excluding medical cannabis businesses, but it does allow for some restrictions. READ MORE

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