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Legislation and Regulation

A Medical Cannabis Market Emerges: Mississippi Prepares for Business License Applications This Summer

The state will begin processing license applications in June.

May 5, 2022

Mississippi

10 Counties, 17 Municipalities Opt Out of Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program By May 3 Deadline

City and county leaders can opt back in at any time.

May 4, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Mississippi’s Lauderdale County Opts Out of Medical Cannabis Program

The Board of Supervisors voted May 2 to block cannabis cultivators and dispensaries from setting up shop in the county.

May 3, 2022

Compliance

Mississippi’s Third-Largest County Takes No Action on Cannabis Participation

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors did not make any official decisions on medical cannabis but have one more meeting before the May 3 deadline.

April 26, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Mississippi Department of Health Releases Proposed Medical Cannabis Regulations

Officials’ first three rules, guided by the details within the state’s medical cannabis legalization bill, are now available for review and comment.

April 11, 2022

Finance

Mississippi Signs Deal With Texas-Based Tyler Technologies for Medical Cannabis Licensing

The five-year deal will allow the digital government solutions and payment provider to incorporate a unified platform for the state’s cannabis licensing needs.

April 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

More Mississippi Cities Opt Out of Medical Cannabis Ahead of Deadline; Tupelo Appears In

Two of the larger cities in the state, Horn Lake and Madison officials are the latest to vote against participating in Mississippi’s forthcoming medical program.

April 6, 2022

Mississippi

Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association Holds Petition Drives for Special Elections on Medical Cannabis

The industry group is holding signature drives in cities that have opted out of the state’s medical cannabis program to give voters a chance to opt back in.

March 21, 2022

Mississippi

Jackson Native Launches Mississippi's First Woman-Owned Medical Cannabis Company

Kelly's Green plans to be a vertically integrated company with cultivation, extraction and manufacturing capabilities.

March 10, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

First Two Cities Opt Out of Mississippi’s Medical Cannabis Program

Pass Christian and Ridgeland have opted out of hosting cannabis cultivators, processors and dispensaries.

March 3, 2022

Compliance

Mississippi Electrical Supplier May Pull Plug on Cannabis Businesses

Officials from the Tennessee Valley Authority say they must adhere to federal drug laws.

February 8, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Mississippi Will Start Accepting Medical Cannabis Applications by June

The State Department of Health will launch the licensing process for patients, medical practitioners and businesses at that time.

February 7, 2022