MO HB2704

Removes marijuana from Missouri's controlled substance schedules and drug classifications effective August 28, 2022, establishing the "Cannabis Freedom Act" (sections 196.3000 to 196.3048) to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, including personal possession, consumption, and cultivation of up to six flowering plants with a registration card.

Creates the Cannabis Enforcement Authority (CEA) under the Department of Health and Senior Services to license and regulate marijuana commercial growers, processors, and retailers, requiring seed-to-sale tracking, independent product testing, and a minimum of twice the number of licenses previously issued for medical marijuana facilities.

Imposes a 4.225% tax on retail marijuana sales, depositing revenue into a new Cannabis Freedom Fund, with remaining funds after administrative costs distributed to deputy sheriff salary supplementation (10%), peace officer training (10%), volunteer firefighter workers' comp grants (10%), workforce training programs (15%), and small business loans for women and minority enterprises (5%).

Prohibits state agencies from disclosing medical marijuana patient information to the federal government (class E felony for violations), bars the use of state law enforcement personnel or funds to enforce federal marijuana laws, and allows banks, credit unions, and savings associations to provide financial services to marijuana businesses without state penalties.

Provides for expungement of prior nonviolent marijuana-related convictions, allows persons currently serving sentences for such offenses to petition for vacation of conviction, and establishes a six-week workforce training program for affected individuals to enter the marijuana industry.