Mississippi Cannabis Laws
Medical only — but a real program with dispensaries that actually work.
At a Glance
What Visitors Need to Know
Mississippi has a functioning medical cannabis program since 2022. Dispensaries are open for card holders. Non-patients face criminal charges for any possession. Recreational is completely illegal. The state is more conservative than its Gulf Coast neighbor Louisiana. Memphis (TN) to the north and New Orleans (LA) to the south are your options for more permissive environments — neither offers legal recreational either.
Major Cities
Jackson has the most dispensary access in Mississippi for medical patients. The market is growing. Non-patients face real criminal risk.
Biloxi's casino culture doesn't extend to cannabis permissiveness. Medical only. A few dispensaries serve card holders.
Hattiesburg has minimal dispensary access. The university crowd has demand but the law is strict.
Dispensary hours, prices, and local rules change frequently. Always verify before visiting.
Legal Background
Mississippi voters passed Initiative 65 in 2020 (overturned on technicality, then passed SB 2095 in 2022). Medical cannabis patients can possess up to 3 oz per 30 days. Dispensaries are open statewide. Home cultivation is prohibited. Recreational use is illegal.
Official State Sources
State Agencies
Finding Local Rules
Mississippi's medical cannabis program is state-regulated. Recreational is illegal. Dispensaries are accessible only to registered patients.
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