Mississippi Attorney General Restricts Sales of Consumable Hemp Products for Consumer Safety
All participants in Mississippi’s cannabis industry should pay close attention to an opinion recently published by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office on June 11, 2025. This opinion addressed three key questions posed by Mississippi Rep. Lee Yancey regarding the legality of non-FDA approved hemp-derived products intended for human ingestion and/or consumption. Key Questions Addressed Is […]
Mississippi Attorney General Declares Intoxicating Hemp Products Forbidden Under State Law
In a recent correspondence with Mississippi state Rep. Lee Yancey (R), Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R) indicated that intoxicating hemp-derived products are considered “prohibited” under the state’s Controlled Substances Law. However, Fitch refrained from giving an “official opinion” regarding the legality of possessing these products, citing federal regulations that permit hemp cultivation. Fitch elaborated, […]
Lawmakers Approve Creation of State Security Operations Center to Enhance Cybersecurity Efforts
The Mississippi State Security Operations Center (SSOC) is set to partner with the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security as well as federal cybersecurity centers and public-sector threat-intelligence partners to strengthen statewide cybersecurity efforts. Legislative Progress for Cybersecurity A bill to establish the SSOC is on its way to Governor Tate Reeves (R) following a consensus […]
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 […]
Jackson MS Ordinance Increases Medical Marijuana Business License Fees Amid Industry Growth
The Jackson City Council is currently evaluating a proposed ordinance to raise the licensing fees for medical marijuana businesses from $40 to $1,000. This significant increase aims to bring Jackson’s licensing fees in line with those of other municipalities in Mississippi, where the average fee is approximately $2,500. Industry Growth and Licensing Changes Since the […]
Southern Crop Spotlights Medical Benefits of Cannabis in Latest Research Initiative
Business leaders, healthcare professionals, and elected officials convened at Southern Crop on 49th Avenue on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of the medical marijuana cultivator’s new facility in Meridian. The event also highlighted the company’s vision for the evolving medicinal cannabis landscape in Mississippi. Commitment to Medicinal Quality Southern Crop Co-Founder and CEO Randy […]
Indian Tribe Votes to Regulate Marijuana Possession, Production, and Distribution on Tribal Lands
On June 13, 2025, in an update following the counting of absentee ballots, it was confirmed that the referendum regarding the legalization of marijuana on tribal lands passed with a final vote of 57 percent in favor and 43 percent opposed. Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, the only federally recognized Native American […]
Fifth Circuit Court Affirms Texas Ban on Broad Medical Cannabis Advertising
Clarence Cocroft, owner of a cannabis dispensary in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is pursuing legal action to gain the ability to advertise his medical cannabis business more widely. Despite the legalization of medical cannabis in the state, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a ban by the Mississippi State Department of Health that restricts […]
Mississippi Cannabis Facilities Adapt to Market Changes and Regulations Nearly a Year After Legalization
In 2020, Mississippians voted overwhelmingly in favor of a ballot initiative permitting medical marijuana use for residents with at least one of over 20 qualifying medical conditions. This vote positioned Mississippi as the 38th state in the U.S. to implement some form of medical cannabis law. However, subsequent lawsuits and a state Supreme Court decision […]
Loophole High: Exploring Unconventional Learning Paths at The Daily Mississippian
THC-A cannabis flower jars are now available at various smoke shops, including Slackers Supply in Oxford, Mississippi. With the state’s medical marijuana program in place for two years, a new kind of cannabis is emerging, appealing to those aged 21 and up as a legal alternative. THC-A, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, should not be confused with […]
Exploring the Genetics of Tree1Four: Innovations by VIBE Cannabis Unveiled in Greenway Magazine
In the cannabis industry, stories of collaboration and community engagement often serve as mere platitudes, but true partnerships are a rarity. Jay Wills of Tree1Four and his collaboration with VIBE Cannabis exemplify a noteworthy exception that prioritizes innovation and passion while delivering high-quality, homegrown cannabis to consumers. This partnership has not only resulted in outstanding […]
Mississippi Legislation Aims to Regulate Sale of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Mississippi lawmakers are currently deliberating a bill aimed at further regulating the types of hemp products that retail stores can sell. This legislative move aligns with similar actions being taken in other states. At present, Mississippi has minimal regulations concerning the permissible THC levels in hemp-based products. The proposed bill seeks to introduce guidelines for […]