Medical Marijuana Card Mississippi: Program Guide & Dispensaries

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Mississippi

To obtain a medical cannabis card in Mississippi, patients must apply through Mississippi State Department of Health. The process typically involves:

• Obtaining a certification from a registered physician
• Submitting an application with proof of residency
• Paying the state registration fee
• Waiting for card approval (typically 2-4 weeks)

Medical cards are usually valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

Qualifying Conditions

Mississippi recognizes the following medical conditions for cannabis treatment:

• 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 in Mississippi

Licensed medical dispensaries in Mississippi must comply with strict regulations for product testing, packaging, and tracking through METRC. Patients can purchase cannabis flower, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, and topicals from approved dispensaries.

Number of dispensaries: Pending full rollout

Compliance for Medical Operators

Medical dispensaries in Mississippi must maintain state licenses, integrate with METRC, and comply with testing requirements. Key obligations include:

• Real-time inventory tracking and reporting
• Product testing by state-approved laboratories
• Child-resistant and properly labeled packaging
• Patient verification at point of sale
• Secure storage and transport protocols

Dub Haven provides METRC-integrated POS systems designed specifically for medical cannabis operations in Mississippi.