Mississippi to Implement Key Changes in Medical Cannabis Regulations Next Month
Patients in Mississippi will soon benefit from a significant change in the state’s Medical Cannabis program, enabling them to acquire a month’s supply of medical cannabis in a single visit starting July 1. This update aims to enhance access to treatment options for cardholders, especially those who live far from dispensaries. Legislative Update: SB 2857 […]
Trump’s Health Lawyer Selection Sparks Debate Over Cannabis as Gateway Drug
In the evolving landscape of cannabis legislation, North Dakota is taking steps to broaden its marijuana decriminalization law, reducing possession offenses to civil citations accompanied by fines. This move follows Arkansas lawmakers’ decision to allocate revenue from medical marijuana taxes to finance free school breakfasts, a significant initiative aimed at supporting students. Legislative Developments Across […]
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Explores the Possibility of Selling Recreational Marijuana
In July 2024, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina initiated limited recreational marijuana sales, despite the absence of state legislation permitting such measures. This decision has been framed as a significant economic opportunity for EBCI, who aim to replicate the financial success seen in the gaming sector. Implications for the Mississippi […]
Court Upholds MS Cannabis Advertising Ban, Impacting Industry Growth
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Mississippi’s ban on advertising for medical cannabis businesses. The court ruled that, since cannabis remains federally illegal, the arguments by plaintiffs claiming violations of their First Amendment rights regarding advertising cannot be applied in the context of medical cannabis. “To qualify for First Amendment protection, commercial […]
Washington State’s Clinical Snapshot Reveals Health Issues Linked to Cannabis Use – UW Medicine Report
A recent survey of nearly 400 clinicians in Washington state revealed significant concerns regarding the mental health risks associated with cannabis use. Over half of the respondents reported observing cannabis-related adverse health events in their patients, with nearly 20% witnessing such incidents two to three times each month. These findings were published in the Substance […]
Mississippi Cannabis Growers Granted 60 Days to Comply with New Testing Standards
Medical cannabis growers and testing labs in Mississippi now have until October 29 to prepare for new flower testing standards that were first introduced in July. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program, under the oversight of the Mississippi State Department of Health, announced a 60-day pause on yeast and mold testing standards on August 30. This […]
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 […]
Growing Cannabis Market in South MS: The Rise and Profitability of Dispensaries Explained
In less than two years since the legalization of medical cannabis, South Mississippi has become the state’s most competitive market. Business owners across the Coast report that the regional medical cannabis market has nearly reached capacity, with expansion opportunities hindered by industry-specific challenges and government policies that complicate business operations. Data from the Mississippi Medical […]
ICE Conducts Federal Search Warrant Operations at Multiple Locations in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) executed multiple federal criminal search warrants at seven agricultural processing plants across Mississippi on Wednesday. This operation is part of an ongoing HSI worksite enforcement criminal investigation. During the enforcement actions, ICE deportation officers, in collaboration with HSI, detained approximately 680 individuals […]
Delta-9 Arrives in Local Stores, Sparking Legal Questions About Its Sale and Use
On February 19, the Mississippi government introduced two bills aimed at changing state regulations on medicinal cannabis and the hemp market. House Bill 1676 and Senate Bill 2922 would permit medicinal cannabis businesses to advertise their products and create cannabis items that exceed the previous THC limit. Growing Medicinal Cannabis Program Henry Crisler, the executive […]
Mississippi Legislature Approves THC Hemp Ban Bills in Significant Legislative Shift
Mississippi lawmakers are currently evaluating two bills that propose banning intoxicating hemp products. This initiative has sparked a debate, particularly among opponents who argue that hemp-derived products serve as a legal and accessible alternative to medical marijuana. Legislative Proposals The House bill aims to regulate hemp products, while the Senate bill seeks to classify them […]
Protesters Rally for Legislative Action to Overturn Gov. Reeves’ Veto of Medical Marijuana Expansion Bills
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Lawmakers, medical cannabis patients, dispensary owners, and growers rallied at the Mississippi Capitol on Monday, urging legislators to override Governor Tate Reeves’ veto of two bills aimed at expanding access to the state’s medical marijuana program. Representative Lee Yancey, the author of the legislation, stated, “What we’re doing is for the […]