(KMIZ)Editor's note: this article has been changed to reflect the most accurate number of medical marijuana patients. Those support the over 187,000 Missourians who have medical marijuana licenses with qualifying conditions ranging from cancer to migraines to chronic pain to psychological dependence. The first sale of legal medical marijuana in Missouri was on Oct. 16, 2020 -- 23 months from when it was initially legalized. Medical marijuana sales data from the Missouri Department of RevenueState income from medical marijuana goes to the Missouri Veterans Coalition under Article XIV of the Missouri constitution. Although the medical marijuana program passed with widespread support, Ashcroft said the two other marijuana ballot items that did not pass in 2018 show that voters care about all the details.