In a recent communication with Missouri Medical Marijuana Program officials, I was informed that Local Enforcement Officers now have access to patient information from their squad cars using the MULES system. This is important as some patients have been challenged about the validity of their license. If you are in that scenario, you should feel empowered to tell officers that they should be able to confirm using their MULES system. Many have not been trained, but if you mention this they’ll know what to do next. I’m including the response from the department.



“Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution allows for the release of related patient information to verify that a person who presented a patient identification card to a state or local law enforcement official is lawfully in possession of such card. Our rules further define specific information that can be released for verification law enforcement pursuant to 19 CSR 30-95.025 (1)(A) which states:

Upon request and for purposes of verifying whether a particular individual is lawfully in possession of a qualifying patient, primary caregiver, or patient cultivation identification card or lawfully in possession of a particular amount of marijuana, state and local law enforcement personnel shall have access to patient and caregiver information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and purchase limitations;….

Local and state law enforcement do have access to the patient and caregiver information, as defined in the provision above, through the MULES system and access is restricted to be utilized only for the purpose as authorized in Article XIV.

We do not have an information kit, however if you are a member of law enforcement you can inform your agency of the information provided in this response.

Medical Marijuana Regulation Program

Website: https://medicalmarijuana.mo.gov

Toll Free: 866-219-0165

Email: MedicalMarijuanainfo@health.mo.gov“

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