St. Louis County Drops Cannabis Ban Bill

OG Article By Rebecca Rivas

September 24 2025

Overview

St. Louis County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy withdrew a bill to ban unregulated intoxicating cannabis products after resistance from retailers and distributors.

Bill Details

• Aimed to stop sales of THC products (gummies, beverages, vapes) outside dispensaries.

• Met opposition from convenience stores, hemp companies, and veterans' groups.

• Clancy dropped the bill on Tuesday, citing no consensus.

Context

• Missouri law bans cannabis sales outside dispensaries.

• Unregulated hemp-derived THC products are sold widely.

• No agency oversees these products since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp.

Industry Response

• MoCannTrade urged state-level regulation over local bans.

• Executive Director Andrew Mullins called for unified state action to protect public safety.

State Efforts

• Sen. Nick Schroer’s bill to regulate high-dose THC products was filibustered in 2025.

• Opponents argued it would favor the cannabis industry and hurt small businesses.

Future Outlook

• Clancy hopes state lawmakers address the issue in January 2026.

• County may revisit if state action fails.