DHSS files proposed rule amendment to establish curbside pickup at dispensary facilities

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For Immediate Release:
July 29, 2026

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DHSS files proposed rule amendment to establish curbside pickup at dispensary facilities

JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has filed a proposed rule amendment to 19 CSR 100-1.180 for curbside pickup at dispensaries with the Secretary of State and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. These rules establish curbside pickup and outline the requirement of the curbside transaction process. DHSS previously published draft rules on its website to gather pre-rulemaking stakeholder feedback.

The proposed rules will be published in the September 1, 2026, issue of the Missouri Register, which can be found on the Secretary of State’s website. Public comments will be accepted from September 1 – October 1, 2026. DHSS expects to file the final version of rules for formal rulemaking at the end of the year.

General Consumer Safety & Education

While the adult-use cannabis program was built based on guidelines approved by Missouri voters, DHSS, as the state’s public health authority, asks consumers to consume cannabis with caution. Adult consumers are encouraged to review the health effects of cannabis prior to consuming. Some important points of caution include the following:

  • Individuals should not use cannabis if pregnant as doing so may harm the baby’s health.
  • Individuals should not operate a vehicle under the influence of marijuana. This remains illegal and dangerous as driving requires a person’s full attention to stay safe and alert. Marijuana can slow one’s reaction time and ability to make decisions, impair coordination and distort one’s perception.
  • Adult consumers should ensure products are not accessible to those under age 21. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the teen brain is actively developing and continues to develop until around age 25. Marijuana use during adolescence and young adulthood may harm the developing brain.
  • Edibles, or food and drink products infused with marijuana, have some different risks than smoked marijuana, including a greater risk of poisoning. Unlike smoked marijuana, edibles can:
    • Take from 30 minutes to 2 hours to take effect, so some people may eat too much, which can lead to poisoning and/or serious injury.
    • Cause intoxicating effects that last longer than expected, depending on the amount ingested, the last food eaten, and medications or alcohol used at the same time.

Children, adults and pets can mistake marijuana products, particularly edibles, for regular food or candy. Consuming marijuana can make children very sick. They may have problems walking or sitting up or may have a hard time breathing. If you have concerns of possible poisoning, call the Missouri Poison Center at 800-222-1222, or 911 if it is an emergency.