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Mississippi has legalized the use of marijuanas for medical patients who meet the 22 debilitating medical conditions. In February 2022, The Mississippi State Legislature passed the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act which established the first medical marijuanas program in Mississippi.
The new bill reflects key features of Initiative 65, which was approved by more than 74% of Mississippi voters last November, including broad access for patients, decision rights for certifying healthcare providers, a free market and sustainable revenue models and reasonable regulations.
The 22 debilitating medical conditions in Mississippi approved under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act include:
Chronic, terminal or debilitating disease or medical condition, or its treatment, that produces one or more of the following:
Possession restrictions and purchase limits in Mississippi are calculated based on Medical Cannabis Equivalancy Units (MCEUs) instead of measurements such as grams and ounces. You may not posess more than 28 MCEUs of cannabis or cannabis based products at a time. This is equal to 98 grams, which is less than 3.5 ounces of dried marijuana flower.
Essentially you can purchase in a day up to 3.5 grams of flower, one- 100mg THC infused product, or one product containing 1 gram of cannabis concentrates.
Additionally you are restricted to the following purchase guidelines:
In addition to possession and purchase limits, the following limitations also apply to medical cannabis program patients:
*Landlords are not prohibited from banning tenants from using medical cannabis at home.
Currently patients can purchase cannabis oil containing only 0.5% THC under Harper Grace’s Law. When patients are able to apply to the new medical program and dispensaries are available, cannabis flower must not exceed 30% of THC levels and tinctures, oils, and concentrates may not exceed 60% THC. Additionally, all cannabis products from a dispensary must have a “notice of harm” marked on the packaging.
It will be safe to purchase cannabis at dispensaries once MDOR has begun issuing licenses.
Patients can purchase the daily limit (3.5 grams of flower, 1 gram of concentrate, or 100 milligrams of THC in an infused product) for six days in one week or 24 days in a 30-day period.
Smoking, dabbing, or vaping in public or in a vehicle is prohibited. MMJ cardholders can only use their marijuana in a private residence. It is against the law to consume it in public. It is unlawful for any person to smoke medical marijuana in a public place. Any person who violates this subsection may, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
A patient with a diagnosis of a debilitating condition and a medical marijuana card from their home state can apply for a nonresident ID card up to 30 days before they arrive in Mississippi. The cards are valid for 15 days and can be renewed, though only for a total of two 15-day periods every 365 days.
Nonresidents can purchase the daily limit (3.5 grams of flower, 1 gram of concentrate, or 100 milligrams of THC in an infused product) for six days in one week or 12 days in a 15-day period. They can possess a maximum of 49 grams.
Your marijuana certification is good for a year. The certification shall remain current for twelve months, unless the physician specifies a shorter period of time, and shall be issued only after an in-person examination of the patient in Mississippi.
Patients or caretakers will not be allowed to grow their own marijuanas in Mississippi when the program begins.
MDOH will set up rules for testing cannabis. Most states test for mold, pesticides, residual solvents, and other harmful substances.
Yes, edibles are legal in Mississippi for registered patients who purchase them legally at licensed and approved dispensaries.
No, Mississippi is not recreationally legal and does not prohibit the use of recreational marijuana. As of 2022 only medical marijuana has been legalized in Mississippi.
Yes, marijuana is legal in Mississippi for medical use only, under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which the Mississippi State Legislature passed in February 2022. Non-medical or recreational marijuana, is still illegal.
No, Mississippi is not recreationally legal and does not prohibit the use of recreational marijuana. As of 2022 only medical marijuana has been legalized in Mississippi.
Yes. Veterans may get medicinal marijuana from My Marijuana Cards in the same manner that any other patient can. We are honored to assist our veterans in using medicinal marijuana to treat their medical ailments!
Yes. In Mississippi, children (those under the age of 18) may become medicinal marijuana patients. The youngster, however, must have a parent or guardian register as his or her caretaker.
The Mississippi Health Department reserves the right to remove a licensee or MMJ cardholder from the program if found in violation of rules. It can also deny, suspend, or revoke a license.
No. At present, there is no provision for home cultivation, and that is unlikely to change. Only medical cannabis businesses with a license from the Department of Health to grow marijuana can cultivate it.
MMJ cardholders can only use their marijuana in a private residence. It is against the law to consume it in public. It is unlawful for any person to smoke medical marijuana in a public place. Any person who violates this subsection may, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
At present, certified medical marijuana patients in Mississippi will be able to smoke, vape, and use edible marijuana products once the state allows sales to begin.
Have a current diagnosis of a qualifying condition
Be a Mississippi resident with proof of residency
Hold an official written certification from a physician
You must be 18 years of age or older
If you live in Mississippi and have any of the 22 debilitating medical conditions approved by the State, for which feel you that might benefit from medicinal marijuanas use, you are most likely eligible.
If you are interested in speaking with a healthcare provider licensed by the State to prescribe medical marijuanas, you can find the nearest medical marijuanas provider in Mississippi near you here.
No, since you are a medical patient, you are covered by HIPAA. My Marijuana Cards prioritizes the safety and security of our patients’ sensitive information. No one will be able to determine your status as a medical marijuana patient unless you publicly inform them or are subjected to a marijuana drug test.
No. Unfortunately, as of September 2022, medical marijuana is still not Federally legal. As such, insurance companies will not cover any of the associated costs at this time. With Federal legalization not too far off though, this could definitely be a possibility in the future once recreational use is approved on the Federal level in the U.S.
You cannot arrange an appointment with our doctor at this time, but you can join our waitlist to be notified when we are taking appointments.
The prescribing physician will evaluate you and your specific eligibility, check any supporting medical paperwork you bring, and analyze your medical history.
Each assessment appointment will vary on a case-by-case basis, and will be dependent on your medical history, the amount of supporting documents you bring, etc. However, the average appointment will typically last around 15-20 minutes.
No. In order to certify patients for a medical marijuanas card in Mississippi, healthcare providers must have a valid license to practice medicine in Mississippi and be registered and approved by the State to provide marijuanas specific treatment.
Legal medical marijuanas patients in Mississippi will be allowed to purchase medicinal cannabis products from any licensed dispensary in the state. They will also be allowed to use their card in states that grant reciprocity.
When meeting with a prescribing physician, you should bring:
A valid picture ID
Proof to verify your debilitating or chronic qualifying medical condition is required. The more verifiable proof you can bring, the better. Som things you should try to bring with you include:
However, you can still obtain certification if you don’t have any current medical documents. Your prescribing doctor will be able to go over alternatives with you during your consultation.
To get a medical card in Mississippi, qualifying patients must obtain a recommendation from a licensed Mississippi medical marijuanas doctor, and register with the state. Once a state-issued card has been obtained, a registered patient may purchase and possess up to 3.5 ounces of cannabis per month.
Mississippi Medical Marijuanas Cards Cost $25 + Physician Fees.
Once your physician verifies you qualify for the card, they will register you for the medicinal cannabis program after you have been certified. This entitles you to an identity card from the MSDH. The medical card costs $25.
Patients with MSDH’s approval can purchase marijuanas from a licensed treatment center (dispensaries).
By November or December of 2022, qualifying residents in Mississippi will be able to apply to receive a medical marijuana card, and can then use their card to purchase medical cannabis products at licensed marijuanas dispensaries in Mississippi.
Your marijuana certification is good for a year. The certification shall remain current for twelve months, unless the physician specifies a shorter period of time, and shall be issued only after an in-person examination of the patient in Mississippi.
No. In order to legally purchase medical marijuana products in the state of Mississippi, you must be certified by a qualified medical marijuana doctor in Mississippi to legally access and buy from dispensaries here.
No states currently provide reciprocity for Mississippi medicinal marijuana users; however, this may change once the program is fully operational.
No, you cannot own a gun in Mississippi if you are a registered medical cannabis user. While medical marijuana is legal for medicinal use in MS, it still remains illegal at the federal level as of September 2022. As such, anyone in MS with a license to use cannabis is not allowed to possess or purchase firearms and ammunition.
Mississippi has no limitations for patients on probation or parole; however, you must first get approval from your probation or parole officer before applying for a medical marijuana card.
Mississippi Dispensaries will open near the end of 2022, with current estimates stating November or December 2022.
Yes, Mississippi uses the term Treatment Center instead of dispensary, but they are the same thing. Mississippi patients will be able to purchase medical marijuana at any of the state-licensed dispensaries called ‘treatment centers’ once they are open to medical patients at the end of 2022.
Dispensaries have to go through a very stringent and lengthy process with getting approval before opening up their doors to patients. Everyone that enters a Mississippi dispensary will need to be approved, and registered, with the state by their physician prior to being allowed to purchase any medical marijuana products.
There is no numerical cap on the number of dispensaries that are allowed to open in Mississippi.
However, no individual or business may have more than 10% ownership interest in more than the following:
Only you and your medical marijuana physician who certifies you will know that you are a Mississippi medical marijuana patient, as this is protected under HIPAA. It is under the discretion of your employer to drug test, and will ultimately be their say if they recognize your medical card as a form of medication.
The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Initiative 65 does not affect an employer’s ability to restrict the use of marijuana by employees. You can still be fired for cannabis consumption if your job prohibits it. Please confirm with your employer’s rules concerning the use of medical marijuana for their employees.
Yes. Because Mississippi is an at-will state and there is presently no law in place to safeguard medical marijuana users in the workplace, medical cardholders may still be subjected to drug tests and face disciplinary action based on the findings of such tests. As a result, before proceeding with the procedure, we urge that you be completely informed of your employer’s policies on drug testing and medicinal marijuana.
You are protected as a licensed medicinal marijuana patient. Patients are not required to report their possession of medicinal marijuana and are not required to agree to a search. If a search is undertaken and medicinal marijuana is discovered, the patient must immediately provide their patient ID card or lead law enforcement to the state database to demonstrate that they are a licensed patient.
Yes. Medical marijuana is treated the same as alcohol use in the eyes of the law. Anyone who is caught under the influence of medical marijuana while operating or being in physical control of any motor vehicle, train, aircraft, motorboat, or other motorized forms of transportation while under the influence of marijuana, could face criminal offenses as it is still illegal under the current law.
A caregiver is a person aged 21 or older who is selected by the patient as someone who is authorized to obtain and possess medical marijuana from state-licensed dispensaries on behalf of the patient, as well as provide assistance with the administration of the patient medication.
Caregivers must be 21 or older, be a resident of Mississippi, and register online with the state after the patient is approved for their medical card. Also one who complies with the regulations prescribed by the department, and who assists with a qualified patient’s use of medical marijuana. A caregiver is prohibited from consuming medical marijuana provided for use by a qualified patient.
Currently at this time, there has not been a set limit but, the department may limit the number of qualified patients a caregiver may assist at any one time.
Currently at this time there is not a limit set yet. A qualified patient may have more than one caregiver. Though the state of Mississippi has the right / may allow for more or less caregivers in the future.
Patients are able to designate a caregiver to help them with getting their medical cannabis from a dispensary. If you need more than one caregiver, you must submit information documenting that more caregivers are needed due to the patient’s age or medical condition.
According to the MSDOH, caregivers must be 21 or older unless they are the parent or guardian of a medical cannabis patient who is a minor. Caregivers also may not have certain prior felonies or convictions. Felonies and convictions that can disqualify you from becoming a caregiver include:
A caregiver application fee will be applied and cost $25 a year. The background check that is part of the requirements for a caretaker will cost the applicant $37.
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