Cannabis and hemp law in Mississippi

Is recreational cannabis legal in Mississippi?

Decriminalized. Not legal; first-offense possession of 30 grams or less is punishable by a fine only.

Is medical cannabis legal in Mississippi?

Legal. Medical Cannabis Act signed Feb. 2, 2022; 66,041 active patients at the end of 2025; qualifying conditions required; flower capped at 30% THC and concentrates at 60%.

What can medical patients buy in Mississippi?

Patients can buy flower (up to 30% THC), concentrates and vapes (up to 60% THC), edibles and drinks, tinctures and topicals at licensed dispensaries, but may not smoke or vape in public places or in a vehicle. Limits: Flower/trim max 30% total THC. Tinctures, oils and concentrates max 60% total THC. Products over 30% must be labeled 'extremely potent'. Residents may buy up to 6 MMCEUs per week and 24 MMCEUs per 30 days (1 MMCEU = 3.5 g flower, 1 g concentrate, or 100 mg THC in an infused product).

What are the rules for hemp products in Mississippi?

No state framework for consumable hemp; a June 2025 attorney general opinion says hemp products for human consumption without FDA approval are illegal under state drug law unless sold under the medical cannabis law.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Mississippi?

Unclear. A June 2025 attorney general opinion says hemp THC products, including delta-8, are illegal without FDA approval; the opinion is not a court ruling, and 2026 bills to regulate hemp died.

What happens if you break the law in Mississippi?

First-offense possession of 30 grams or less is a $100-$250 fine with no jail; possession in a vehicle's passenger area is a misdemeanor with up to 90 days in jail.

Is cannabis or hemp law changing in Mississippi?

In danger. A June 2025 attorney general opinion says hemp THC products, including delta-8, are illegal without FDA approval; federal law drops cannabinoids the plant cannot produce naturally (such as THC-O) from hemp Nov. 12, 2026, and converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, plus products over 0.4 mg total THC per container, Dec. 11, 2026.

In danger on this tracker: In a state where recreational cannabis is not legal, an enacted law, court ruling or enforcement action is removing THC products adults can legally buy today.

Sources

1. norml.org/laws/mississippi-penalties-2/
2. natlawreview.com/article/maybe-so-maybe-not-mississippi-ags-office-opines-mississippi-law-prohibits-most
3. www.wlbt.com/2026/01/08/mississippi-medical-cannabis-revenue-up-500k-patient-base-grows
4. www.mpp.org/assets/pdf/states/mississippi/mississippi-medical-cannabis-act-summary.pdf
5. billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2022/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2095SG.pdf
6. www.mmcp.ms.gov/faq
7. norml.org/news/2026/04/23/mississippi-lawmakers-fail-to-override-governors-vetoes-of-medical-marijuana-expansion-bills/