How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Mississippi

Qualifying conditions in Mississippi

May purchase up to 3 ounces per month. No home cultivation. Dispensary sales launched 2024. 22+ qualifying conditions including cancer, PTSD, chronic pain, epilepsy, ALS.

How to apply in Mississippi

  1. 1
    Find a certified physician

    Locate a physician licensed in Mississippi who can evaluate your qualifying condition and is registered to certify patients.

  2. 2
    Get certified

    The physician evaluates your condition, confirms a qualifying diagnosis, and enters your certification into the state system.

  3. 3
    Register with Mississippi DOH

    Apply through the Mississippi Department of Health online portal. Submit physician certification, valid MS ID, a photo, and the $25 fee.

  4. 4
    Receive your card

    Applications are typically processed within 30 days. Once approved, your card is mailed. Visit any licensed dispensary with your card and ID.

Official resource

Mississippi Medical Cannabis

Start with your state's own official program information.

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Costs in Mississippi

State application fee
$25
Renewal fee
$25
Physician evaluation
$150–$300
Card validity
12 months

Timeline

Find a certified physician
1 day
Get certified
1 day
Register with Mississippi DOH
1 day
Receive your card
30 days

Renewal

Medical cannabis cards in Mississippi are valid for 12 months. The renewal fee is $25.

Official Mississippi resources

Questions people in Mississippi ask

Does Mississippi have a medical marijuana program?
Yes. Mississippi voters approved Initiative 65 in 2020, but the state Supreme Court struck it down on procedural grounds. The legislature subsequently passed SB 2095, the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, in February 2022. The program is administered by the Mississippi Department of Health.
What conditions qualify for medical cannabis in Mississippi?
Qualifying conditions include cancer, Parkinson's, Huntington's, muscular dystrophy, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, ALS, chronic pain, spasticity from spinal cord injury or MS, PTSD, chronic or debilitating pain, sickle cell disease, and several other conditions. A licensed physician must provide a certification.
How much does a Mississippi medical cannabis card cost?
The state registration fee is $25 per year. Physician certification costs vary but typically range from $150 to $250. Patients may purchase up to 3.5 grams of cannabis per day and up to 3 ounces per month.