Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri
TO: ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: DRUG CONVICTION DISQUALIFICATION EXCEPTION POLICY UPDATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL
MANUAL REVISION #
1105.015.10.35.10
DISCUSSION:
SNAP Manual 1105.015.10.35.10 Exceptions to Felony Drug Conviction Disqualification was updated with a note that medical use and adult use (over age 21) of cannabis (marijuana) in Missouri is legal pursuant to Article XIV of the Missouri state constitution. Under 21 requires a medical marijuana card to be considered legal.
Testing positive for marijuana does not necessarily prevent participants from being eligible for the Drug Conviction Disqualification Exception.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.
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