Mississippi Has a Medical Cannabis Program
SB 2095 (Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act) signed February 2022 after Initiative 65 was struck down by the state Supreme Court.
Mississippi Cannabis Quick Facts
| Status | Medical Only |
| Recreational | Not Legal |
| Medical | Legal |
| Decriminalized | Yes |
| Possession Limit | Medical patients: 3 oz flower per 30 days (up to 6 oz for terminal patients) |
| Medical Conditions | Cancer, epilepsy, Parkinson's, Crohn's, sickle cell, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, chronic pain, and others (over 20 conditions) |
| Regulatory Agency | Mississippi Department of Health |
Penalties & Enforcement
Non-medical possession under 30g: decriminalized, citation and fine. Over 30g: misdemeanor or felony.
Only registered medical patients with valid cards can legally possess cannabis. Non-patient possession remains a criminal offense. If you have a medical card from another state, check whether Mississippi accepts out-of-state cards before traveling.
What You Need to Know
First legal sales began January 2024. Voters approved Initiative 65 in 2020 but it was struck down on a technicality. Legislature passed its own version in 2022.
Nearby States with Legal Cannabis
Mississippi borders or is near states with legal recreational cannabis. Remember: transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime, even between two legal states.
- Missouri — Recreational & Medical
Learn More
- How to Get a Medical Cannabis Card — state-by-state application guide
- Understanding State Cannabis Laws — how state and federal laws interact
- What to Expect at a Dispensary — first visit guide
- Dosing Fundamentals — start low, go slow
- Drug Interactions — check before combining cannabis with medications
- Driving & Impairment — DUI laws apply in every state
For support with quitting or cutting back on cannabis, visit our companion site CannabisDependence.org