Mississippi Cannabis Laws and Regulations

Medical cannabis is legal in Mississippi. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law in January 2022, with sales beginning in January 2023. Adult-use (recreational) cannabis remains illegal.

Medical Marijuana Card Process

Step 1

Obtain a certification from a qualified medical practitioner.

Medical Eligibility & Consultation Options

  • Cancer
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Huntington's disease
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Glaucoma
  • Spastic quadriplegia
  • Positive HIV status
  • AIDS
  • Hepatitis
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Crohn's disease
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Agitation of dementia
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Autism
  • Pain refractory to appropriate opioid management
  • Diabetic/peripheral neuropathy
  • Spinal cord disease or severe injury
  • Mississippi allows telemedicine for follow-up appointments but requires the initial certification to be done in person.

Step 2

Register with the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program.

Step 3

Pay the application fee and submit required documentation.

Patient Registration & Eligibility Requirements

  • Valid Mississippi driver's license or state ID
  • Proof of residency
  • Practitioner certification
  • Application fee ($25 as of 2024)
  • Visit the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program website
  • Complete the online application
  • Upload required documents, including practitioner certification
  • Pay the application fee
  • Await approval (processing time varies)
  • Obtain a new certification from a qualified practitioner
  • Submit a renewal application online
  • Pay the renewal fee ($25 as of 2024)
  • Renew annually

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