Mississippi Poison Control Center launches medical cannabis hotline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Mississippi’s medical cannabis program continues to grow, the Mississippi Poison Control Center (MPCC) has launched a dedicated Medical Cannabis Hotline to provide real-time guidance for patients and providers. The free, confidential hotline is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and connects callers with trained poison specialists who can […]
Mississippi Poison Control Center launches medical cannabis hotline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Mississippi’s medical cannabis program continues to grow, the Mississippi Poison Control Center (MPCC) has launched a dedicated Medical Cannabis Hotline to provide real-time guidance for patients and providers. The free, confidential hotline is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and connects callers with trained poison specialists who can […]
Mississippi Poison Control Center launches medical cannabis hotline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As Mississippi’s medical cannabis program continues to grow, the Mississippi Poison Control Center (MPCC) has launched a dedicated Medical Cannabis Hotline to provide real-time guidance for patients and providers. The free, confidential hotline is available daily from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and connects callers with trained poison specialists who can […]
DEA begins on-site inspections at Mississippi dispensaries registered under rescheduling process
The Drug Enforcement Administration has begun conducting on-site inspections at marijuana dispensaries in Mississippi that registered for federal protections under the Trump administration’s cannabis rescheduling process, the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association (3MA) confirmed to Marijuana Moment last week. Henry Crisler, director of 3MA, says two member dispensaries received visits from federal officials after completing […]
Mississippi Voters Still Lack Ballot Initiative 5 Years Later
Mike Watkins was at the Stone Community Center in Oxford, Mississippi, for an educational event with his children when he became one of the first people to sign a ballot initiative petition to legalize medical cannabis, known as Initiative 65, in 2020. He had long had his eye on cannabis legalization. He had become a […]
Session Recap- Mississippi 2026 Legislature
The 2026 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature ended last month, and with a special session called by the governor for this month now cancelled, a legislative recap is in order. During this year’s session, which began on January 6, a total of 4,006 bills were introduced but only 189 of them, roughly 5%, became […]
Mississippi medical marijuana and Trump’s federal order
Federal drug policy is undergoing a major shift. It could affect Mississippi medical marijuana. President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order changing the classification for medical marijuana at the federal level. It affected products that states license for medical use and Food and Drug Administration-approved marijuana products. On April 23, acting Attorney General Todd […]
Mississippi Rep. Lee Yancey Declares State Senate Run
Mississippi medical cannabis patients and workers could gain an ally in the state Senate if state House Rep. Lee Yancey, a Republican from Brandon, wins the bid to take over Senate President Pro Tempore Sen. Dean Kirby’s seat, who is retiring after serving more than three decades in the Legislature. “With Senator Kirby’s recent announcement […]
Federal Government Officially Reschedules Medical Marijuana to Schedule III: What Mississippi Cannabis Businesses Need to Know
The most significant shift in federal cannabis policy since 1970 directly impacts every licensed medical cannabis business in Mississippi. On April 22, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a final order rescheduling medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The order took effect immediately and applies to all […]
Medical Cannabis Potentially Heading to Idaho Ballots as Deadline Approaches
Supporters of a medical cannabis initiative in Idaho are working diligently as they approach the April 30 deadline for submitting signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office. The momentum behind the campaign is gaining speed, leading to discussions about the implications of legalizing medical marijuana in the state. Submission of Signatures and Qualified Measures The […]
Understanding Mississippi’s Marijuana Laws: Can You Bring Legally Purchased Cannabis into the State?
Planning a beach trip to Mississippi or returning from a state where cannabis is legal? Before you travel or cross state lines, it’s crucial to understand Mississippi’s marijuana laws, which can be surprising to travelers. Recreational Marijuana Status in Mississippi No, Mississippi does not permit recreational marijuana use. While approximately half of U.S. states have […]
Is it legal to bring weed into Mississippi from another state?
Taking a beach trip to Mississippi? Or driving home from a state where weed is legal? Before you pack up — or cross state lines — there’s something to know: Marijuana laws in Mississippi can surprise travelers. Mississippi allows medical marijuana. But recreational use isn’t fully legal. Bringing weed into the state can lead to […]