LEE’s SUMMIT, Mo. — The passing of Missouri’s Amendment 2 in 2018 ushered in a new set of rules for police.
That measure, which was approved by voters, legalized medical marijuana in the Show-Me State. It also introduced new laws and regulations that still confuse law enforcement officers across the state.
Workers at legal dispensaries such as Fresh Green Dispensary in Lee’s Summit know the rules. State law permits patients who qualify to carry a special identification card that shows they qualify for up to four ounces of dried unprocessed marijuana in a 30-day period.
On Wednesday, a special catchup course on Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Program attracted police officers from as many as 10 metro law enforcement agencies.
Ryan Hutton, owner of Extract-Ed, conducts educational classes for police officers. Those sessions familiarize veteran officers with laws regarding who’s permitted to possess medical marijuana, where they obtain it and how much…
