Lawsuits Accuse Corporate 'Cartel' of Monopolizing Missouri's Weed Market
Lawsuits have been filed in Missouri accusing Good Day Farm of monopolizing the state's marijuana market. The company allegedly owns 27 percent of the dispensaries, violating state laws that limit ownership to 10 percent. The lawsuits seek to void Good Day Farm's agreements and claim that the company has engaged in unlawful conduct to gain its market share.
- ▪Two lawsuits have been filed against Good Day Farm for allegedly monopolizing Missouri's marijuana market.
- ▪The company is accused of owning 27 percent of the state's dispensaries, which violates state law.
- ▪Good Day Farm reportedly controls upwards of 40% of wholesale cannabis purchases in Missouri.
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Drug Legalization Lawsuits Accuse Corporate 'Cartel' of Monopolizing Missouri's Weed Market A 10 percent ownership cap was supposed to prevent monopolies in Missouri's marijuana market. Instead, the state's licensing regime may have created a blueprint for companies to build one. Tosin Akintola | 5.21.2026 3:13 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/05.19.26-v1-1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Good Day Farm in Missouri" alt="Good Day Farm in Missouri | Credit: Photo via @goodpeoplegoodday" /> (Credit: Photo via @goodpeoplegoodday) When Missouri…
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