Mississippi Cannabis Compliance & Licensing
Informational summary of public regulatory information — not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the state regulator before acting.
Mississippi voters approved a medical marijuana initiative in 2020, but the state Supreme Court struck it down on procedural grounds; the legislature responded with the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB 2095) in February 2022. Sales to registered patients began in early 2023. The State Department of Health administers most program licensing while the Department of Revenue regulates dispensaries. The law sets no fixed statewide cap on business licenses, which has produced a competitive licensee field for ancillary vendors to serve.
Market & regulatory snapshot
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| Legal since | Medical only: 2022 (SB 2095); sales 2023 |
| Primary regulator | Mississippi State Dept. of Health / Dept. of Revenue Source: state regulator · as of 2026-01 |
| Legal status | Medical only: 2022 (SB 2095); sales 2023 Source: state statute · as of 2026-01 |
| Track-and-trace system | Metrc Source: Mississippi State Dept. of Health / Dept. of Revenue · as of 2026-01 |
Frequently asked questions
Is medical marijuana legal in Mississippi?
Yes. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (2022) created a medical-only program after the 2020 voter initiative was struck down in court, and licensed dispensary sales began in 2023; recreational use remains illegal.
Yes. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (2022) created a medical-only program after the 2020 voter initiative was struck down in court, and licensed dispensary sales began in 2023; recreational use remains illegal.