Missouri marked its first-ever sale of legal cannabis one year ago last week, but amid the flourishing of new businesses and products, dispensaries are still banned by state regulation from advertising even the most basic promotions for offers like price cuts and daily deals.

This month marks the anniversary of the state's first sales of medical marijuana. Those associated with Missouri's medical cannabis industry said they have seen "exponential growth" and are anticipating an even more robust 2022.

A medical marijuana card allows patients to legally possess up to four ounces of marijuana (possibly more in some cases) and use in private. Folks without the card risk different levels of legal action, including arrest and hefty fines.

Private law firms continue defending the state against an avalanche of lawsuits filed by losing medical marijuana business applicants, with legal fees now topping 6.7 million dollars - money that was originally meant for MO veterans.

Amazon significantly relaxe its marijuana testing standards for job applicants while backing federal legalization efforts. Experts blame the tight labor market, and Amazon’s desire to sell cannabis in the near future.