Marijuana companies sue dozens of smoke shops for selling THCA hemp flower

By: Rebecca Rivas

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 1,234

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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A coalition of marijuana companies is filing lawsuits against businesses across Missouri, accusing dozens of stores of illegally selling marijuana under the guise of “THCA hemp flower” and undercutting the state’s regulated cannabis market.

The lawsuits target nearly 40 stores in St. Louis County and 17 businesses in the Kansas City area, including major hemp chains such as American Shaman and CBD Kratom. More lawsuits are expected next week as the coalition expands …

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