Legal Marijuana Transportation: What Mississippi Residents Need to Know About Out-of-State Purchases
With the holiday season behind us, many Americans are contemplating what to do with their gifts, including any legal cannabis they may have received. According to AAA, over 115 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during Christmas and New Year’s. This raises an important legal question for Mississippians: if […]
State Lawmakers Move to Regulate Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids Amid Growing Concerns
Lawmakers across at least 19 states have introduced legislation this year to regulate or ban hemp-derived cannabinoid (HDC) products, prompted by rising concerns over safety, sales to minors, and the consequences for regulated cannabis markets. The 2018 Farm Act legalized hemp containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC and its derivatives. In the absence of a […]
5th Circuit Rules Unconstitutional to Prosecute Marijuana User for Illegal Gun Possession
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has reaffirmed its stance that the federal government infringed upon the Second Amendment by prosecuting a Mississippi cannabis user, Patrick Darnell Daniels Jr., for illegal gun possession. In a decision released on Monday, a three-judge panel unanimously concluded that Daniels’ conviction under 18 USC 922(g)(3) — […]
Mississippi Hemp Products Remain on Shelves as Legislation to Regulate Fails
The Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, Sean Tindell, asserts that federal standards for hemp and cannabis are necessary, given the existing discrepancies between state and federal laws. This remark comes amidst a legislative setback, as House Bill 1502, aimed at regulating hemp products containing THC, has failed to progress this session. Legislative […]
Mississippi Indian Tribe Plans Hearings Before Upcoming Vote to Legalize Marijuana on Tribal Lands
An Indian tribe in Mississippi is set to hold a series of public hearings to prepare for a referendum aimed at legalizing marijuana within its territory. The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will conduct these hearings from May 12 to May 28, seeking public input on the proposed legislation. Referring to Tribal Voting on Legalization […]
Mississippi Indian Tribe Approves Marijuana Referendum, Setting Stage for State’s First Legalization
Members of an Indian tribe in Mississippi have voted in favor of a referendum to legalize marijuana within their territory. Following a series of public hearings, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians approved the cannabis reform by a margin of 55 percent to 45 percent, based on unofficial results released by the tribe. Details of […]
Native Tribe Approves Cannabis Legalization in Historic Vote
The Mississippi Band of the Choctaw Indians has voted 55%-45% in favor of potentially legalizing cannabis for adults. The ballot question posed to voters was, “Do you support the Tribe developing legislation to decriminalize and regulate possession, production, and distribution of marijuana on Tribal lands?” As the first step, the Tribe will conduct a feasibility […]
Local Governments Implement Stricter Regulations on THC Beverages as Municipal Hemp Laws Surge
The popularity of hemp beverages has surged over the past year. In response, local lawmakers are taking initiative to regulate these products amid the legal uncertainties stemming from the 2018 Farm Bill. While state legislators are discussing standards and best practices, local authorities are enacting measures more swiftly, often passing legislation within weeks. Federal Hemp […]
Proposed U.S. Legislation Threatens to End Mississippi Hemp Industry
Legislation aimed at reopening the U.S. government could significantly impact Mississippi’s cannabis industry by instituting a nationwide ban on most hemp-derived THC products. This proposed ban includes Delta-8 and low-dose THC seltzers, key products for many Mississippi growers since the 2018 Farm Bill. The appropriations bill, recently signed by President Donald Trump, seeks to close […]
State Legislators Examine Impact and Future of Federal Intoxicating Hemp Ban
Businesses that produce or sell intoxicating hemp products in Mississippi should prepare for significant changes due to the federal THC ban included in the recent spending bill. This legislation will render intoxicating hemp products illegal at the federal level starting next year. Attempts by the Mississippi Legislature to implement similar measures have previously failed, as […]
Mississippi Lawmakers Pass Bill Permitting Medical Marijuana Use in Hospitals for Terminally Ill Patients
Mississippi lawmakers have recently passed a bill allowing terminally ill patients to access medical marijuana in hospitals, nursing facilities, and hospice centers. This legislative move is part of a broader trend, as state legislatures nationwide explore similar reforms. Details of ‘Ryan’s Law’ The Mississippi House Public Health and Human Services Committee advanced HB 1034, introduced […]
New Legislation Shaping MS Cannabis Use and Potential Ibogaine Clinical Trials in the U.S.
As the frozen precipitation continues to thaw across the upper part of Mississippi, the Mississippi legislature is moving forward in this year’s session. During our recent webinar on January 14, Spencer Ritchie from our Mississippi government affairs team discussed anticipated cannabis-related legislation. Now, one month into the session, several key bills mentioned are progressing toward […]