Missouri Governor Signs Cannabis Expungement Bill

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Missouri Governor Signs Cannabis Expungement Bill

budGovernor Jay Nixon (D) has signed into law a bill that allows for the expungement of most cannabis convictions, both misdemeanors and felonies.

Senate Bill 588 would allow those convicted of cannabis misdemeanors to expunge (remove) it from their record after a three year period; this would mean that the charge would not appear on a criminal background check. Those convicted of felony possession would also be allowed to have the charge expunged, though they would need to wait seven years rather than three. In either instance, fines will need to be paid in full for an expungement to occur.

The measure was filed by Senator Box Nixon (R), and was put forth by the Missouri Bar Association.

Senate Bill 588 takes full effect on January 1st, 2018.


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1 Comment

  • jerry strong
    July 21, 2016

    So just what does it mean that it is OK to have less then an oz o re it is still illegal what?

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