Is Marijuana Legal in Mississippi? Cannabis Laws & Dispensary Guide
Complete guide to cannabis laws in Mississippi as of May 2026.Medical marijuana is permitted for qualifying patients. Find possession limits, tax rates, dispensary requirements, and compliance obligations.
Medical Marijuana in Mississippi
Mississippi operates a medical cannabis program established in 2020. Patients must obtain a physician certification and register with Mississippi State Department of Health.
Medical possession limit: Up to 3.5g per day (max 3 oz per month)
Qualifying conditions:
- Cancer
- Parkinson's
- Huntington's
- Muscular dystrophy
- Glaucoma
- Spastic quadriplegia
- HIV/AIDS
- Hepatitis C
- ALS
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Sickle cell anemia
- Alzheimer's
- Dementia
- PTSD
- Autism
- Cachexia
- Chronic pain
- Seizures
- Severe muscle spasms
- Intractable nausea
Medical dispensaries must comply with state regulations for product testing, child-resistant packaging, and seed-to-sale tracking through METRC.
Compliance Requirements for Dispensaries
Cannabis businesses in Mississippi must comply with regulations enforced by Mississippi State Department of Health:
- State license: Obtain all required cannabis business licenses from Mississippi State Department of Health
- Seed-to-sale tracking: Integrate with METRC for real-time inventory monitoring
- Product testing: All products must pass state-approved laboratory testing for potency, pesticides, mold, and contaminants
- Packaging: Child-resistant, tamper-evident, opaque packaging with state-mandated warning labels and batch numbers
- Age verification: Verify all medical patients have valid registration cards
- Purchase limits: Enforce state-mandated possession and purchase limits at point of sale
About Mississippi's Cannabis Market
Initiative 65 passed November 2020. Program implementation ongoing.
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Disclaimer: Cannabis laws change frequently. This page was last updated in May 2026 and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Verify current regulations with Mississippi State Department of Health before making business decisions.