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Mississippi

Medical use:Legal
Recreational:No

Mississippi recently established its medical marijuana program in 2022, and dispensaries are already open for business. Card-carrying patients over 18 years old can purchase up to 3.5 grams of cannabis flower or 1 gram of cannabis concentrate per day from a licensed dispensary, but no more than 24 days per month. Minors, with permission from a parent or legal guardian, can also obtain a card through a doctor. However, residents with prior criminal convictions may not qualify for the program. While medical marijuana is legal, recreational use is still illegal. However, Mississippi has decriminalized small amounts of weed, meaning that if you get caught with less than a certain amount of weed, you likely won’t get into criminal trouble but might still face a fine or drug counseling.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024.

Source: States and territories legislation, NBC reports, NCSLMap data: Tlegrams/NPR Created with Datawrapper

Frequently Asked Questions

Mississippi does not currently have reciprocity agreements with other states, so your medical marijuana card cannot be used outside Mississippi. However, some states with reciprocity laws may accept out-of-state cards. Always check specific state laws before traveling​.

Currently, Mississippi does not permit the delivery of medical marijuana products to patients. Patients must visit licensed dispensaries to purchase their medications​.

No, Mississippi does not allow medical marijuana patients to cultivate cannabis plants. All cannabis must be purchased from licensed dispensaries​.

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