Comprehensive Guide to the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program: Everything You Need to Know
The Mississippi medical cannabis program, established in 2022, allows patients with qualifying medical conditions to access regulated cannabis products. This comprehensive guide provides essential information for patients and industry professionals regarding the state’s medical marijuana framework, including eligibility, registration, purchase limits, available products, and a list of operational dispensaries. Qualifying Medical Conditions for Mississippi Medical […]
MSDH Suspends 70% of Medical Cannabis Products Over Pesticide Contamination Allegations
The recent concerns center on one of Mississippi’s largest medical cannabis testing facilities, Rapid Analytics, and the products certified through their facility. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has imposed an administrative hold on numerous medical cannabis products amid allegations that they were not properly tested for pesticides. Administrative Hold on Cannabis Products The […]
Medical Cannabis Industry Flourishes in Mississippi as Demand Grows
Tweaks to the medical cannabis program in Mississippi may include evaluating qualifying medical conditions for obtaining a medical cannabis card. In 2022, Mississippi officially legalized medical marijuana through the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP), which regulates the use of cannabis for specific approved medical conditions. This legislative approval has sparked the growth of a new […]
Mississippi Choctaws to Vote on Historic Decriminalization of Marijuana
PEARL RIVER, Miss.—On Tuesday, members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will cast their votes on potential changes to marijuana laws on Tribal land, coinciding with elections for nine Tribal Council seats in six communities. The referendum, titled 2025-01, asks voters whether they support the Tribe developing legislation to decriminalize and regulate marijuana possession, […]
Federal Agency Ends 50-Year Marijuana Production Partnership with University of Mississippi
A university that has held a longstanding monopoly as the sole institution federally licensed to cultivate marijuana for research has confirmed the termination of its partnership with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). According to Jacob Batte, the director of news and media relations at the University of Mississippi, “NIDA has chosen not to […]
Federal Agency Suspends Marijuana Cultivation Contract After Trump Administration’s Cost-Cutting Directive
Officials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) have announced the cessation of federal orders for research marijuana from the University of Mississippi, attributed to a cost-cutting directive from the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, NIDA reassured that this decision will not disrupt the availability of cannabis for government-approved research purposes. […]
Recreational Marijuana Legal in 24 States: Understanding Mississippi’s Law and Regulations
As of October 24, 2025, approximately half of all states in the United States have moved to legalize recreational marijuana. However, in Mississippi, the situation is nuanced. While marijuana is partially decriminalized, it is not fully legal. Current Status of Recreational Marijuana in Mississippi In Mississippi, adults are not permitted to use cannabis recreationally. Possession […]
Marijuana Legalization in Mississippi: Essential Facts to Know Before Christmas 2025 Events
Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Mississippi, though possession of small amounts has been decriminalized. Individuals caught with 30 grams or less for personal use may face a fine rather than jail time for a first offense. Medical marijuana is permissible in the state for patients holding a prescription card for specific qualifying conditions; however, cultivating […]
UM Cannabis Contract Termination Raises Questions About Future Partnerships in Mississippi
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has opted not to renew its five-year contract with the University of Mississippi (UM) for cannabis cultivation research, allowing the agreement to expire in 2028. This decision marks a significant shift in the landscape of cannabis research in the United States. Currently, UM’s contract permits the university to […]
Exploring the Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana: Insights on Cannabis, CBD, and THC in Healthcare Debate
The use of medical marijuana has a long history that traces back to ancient civilizations. Historians continue to debate whether its earliest medical application originated in China, where cannabis is indigenous. Archaeological findings in the Jirzankal Cemetery, China, reveal cannabis dating back to 500 BCE, suggesting its use was likely for religious purposes rather than […]
Olive Branch Dispensary Owner Appeals State Advertising Ban to Supreme Court
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. (WMC) – The owner of an Olive Branch medical cannabis dispensary has petitioned the national Supreme Court to challenge Mississippi’s ban on advertising legal cannabis businesses. Clarence Cocroft, owner of Tru Source Medical Cannabis, is taking this legal step following the ban imposed in November. In late 2023, Cocroft filed a federal […]
Mississippi Declares Medical Marijuana Legal but Imposes Communication Restrictions
Small-business owner Clarence Cocroft has faced unique challenges as he navigates the advertising landscape for his cannabis business in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Despite budgeting for marketing and even investing in billboards, state regulations have imposed strict limitations on how he can promote Tru Source Medical Cannabis, Mississippi’s first black-owned medical marijuana dispensary. Regulatory Constraints in […]