Law Enforcement Agencies Demand Removal of Non-FDA Approved Hemp Products Amid Safety Concerns
Mississippi Gulf Coast law enforcement agencies are notifying local businesses that the sale of all hemp-based products intended for human consumption, outside of licensed dispensaries, is illegal. This action follows a recent opinion issued by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office concerning House Bill 1502, which did not pass in the 2025 legislative session. Legal Clarification […]
Expected Revenue Delays as Medical Marijuana Program Expands in New Market
Officials in Meridian anticipated an increase in tax revenue when they opted to participate in Mississippi’s medical marijuana program in 2022. However, two years post the opening of the first dispensary, the anticipated financial impact on the city has yet to materialize. Background on the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act Enacted by the state Legislature in […]
Southaven Aldermen Engage in Heated Debate Over Medical Cannabis Opt-In Decision
Southaven, Miss. – A heated debate surrounding the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act took center stage at last night’s Southaven Board of Aldermen meeting. Proponents and opponents passionately defended their positions as the board decided to draft a formal ordinance addressing the establishment of medical cannabis dispensaries within a designated “Medical District.” Proponents Push for Opt-In […]