Mississippi has a limited medical marijuana program that became operational in 2023 after significant delays following voter approval in 2020. The program allows medical patients to purchase flower (up to 3 oz/month) and other products from licensed dispensaries, but no home cultivation. Small amounts of recreational cannabis have been decriminalized (30g or less = fine only), but full recreational legalization efforts have failed. The medical program has THC caps (30% flower, 60% concentrates) and serves patients with a range of qualifying conditions. Mississippi represents a conservative approach to medical cannabis with no current path to recreational legalization.
To get a medical marijuana card in Mississippi: 1) Consult with a licensed Mississippi physician who can certify you have a qualifying condition, 2) Get written certification from the doctor, 3) Submit application to the Mississippi State Department of Health with required documents and fees, 4) Receive medical marijuana card upon approval.
Medical marijuana qualifying conditions include: cancer, epilepsy or seizure disorder, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, positive status for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, ALS, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, sickle-cell disease, Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, chronic or severe pain, chronic nausea or severe vomiting not related to pregnancy, and cachexia or severe wasting.
The Mississippi State Department of Health oversees the medical marijuana program, including patient registration and dispensary oversight. The department handles licensing, regulation, and compliance for medical cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail operations throughout the state.
Yes, medical marijuana patients must register with the Mississippi State Department of Health to receive a medical marijuana identification card. This card is required to legally possess and purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries in the state.
Qualified medical patients access cannabis through state-licensed dispensaries with their medical marijuana card and valid government ID. Patients can purchase up to 3.5 ounces of cannabis flower or 1 gram of cannabis concentrate per day, with a monthly limit of 3 ounces of flower.
Medical marijuana registration costs and renewal schedules are set by the Mississippi State Department of Health. Cards must be renewed periodically with updated physician certifications. The exact fees and renewal periods are established through the state's medical marijuana regulations.
