Key Statistics
Quick Facts
Not Legal
Legal
Medical Cannabis Program
3 oz per month
Not permitted
Cancer, epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain, HIV/AIDS, ALS, MS, Parkinson's, sickle cell, and others
Get certification from licensed physician, register with Mississippi State Department of Health
Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.
Penalties & Enforcement
Under 30g: Misdemeanor, up to $250 fine. Over 30g: Felony
Federal vs. Mississippi Law
Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.
Illegal (Schedule I)
All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited
Medical Legal
Registered patients can access medical cannabis
What this means: While Mississippi has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.
Mississippi Cannabis Law FAQ
Yes, Mississippi voters approved Initiative 65 in 2020, and the medical program launched in 2022.
Official Resources
For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:
Mississippi Official Cannabis WebsiteSources
Mississippi (MS)
Quick Reference Card
Not Legal
Legal
3 oz per month
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