Medical Cannabis in Mississippi

Program overview

Mississippi operates Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program, administered by Mississippi Department of Health.

How Mississippi’s law developed

Initiative 65 passed 2020 was struck down by the Supreme Court. SB 2095 passed by legislature, signed February 2022 by Governor Reeves.

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Mississippi Medical Cannabis

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Neighboring states

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Questions people in Mississippi ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in Mississippi?: No. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Mississippi. Possession of up to 30 grams is a misdemeanor with a fine up to $250 and no jail time for first offense. Larger amounts carry more serious penalties.