Voters passed Initiative 65 back in 2020, demanding a Mississippi medical marijuana program. But after a bizarre legal technicality killed the vote, state lawmakers came through with Senate Bill 2095 in 2022. That’s what gave us today’s MMCP, also known as the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program.
Quick snapshot of Mississippi Medical Marijuana
- Program name: Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP)
- Launched: February 2022
- State agency: Mississippi Department of Health
- Dispensary count (July 2025): ~180 licensed storefronts
- Patient purchase cap: 6 MMCEUs per week / 24 per month
- Translation: About 21 grams of flower weekly or 84 grams monthly
Dispensaries officially opened in early 2023, and now the state is home to over 40,000 registered medical patients. There are local brands, farms, and retailers all working together to cultivate, manufacture, and distribute all of the product currently available in the state.
Mississippi might’ve taken the long road—but they’re up and running.
Qualifying Conditions for Medical Marijuana in Mississippi in 2025
If you’re dealing with one of these conditions (or a few), you’re probably eligible:
- Cancer
- PTSD
- Epilepsy
- Chronic pain
- Parkinson’s disease
- HIV/AIDS
- Glaucoma
- Multiple sclerosis
- Crohn’s disease
- ALS
- Autism
- Terminal illness
👉 Pro tip: Your physician must be MMCP-certified.
Don’t just go to your regular doctor—double check they’re registered with the state first.
The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Application Cheat Sheet
| Step | What You Need | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. See a doctor | MMCP-registered physician must certify your condition | Varies | Certification valid for 6 months |
| 2. Apply online | Go to mmcp.ms.gov | $25 | Approval takes ~10 days |
| 3. Get your card | Photo ID + MMCP card mailed to you | Included | Needed to buy |
| 4. Shop legally | Any licensed MS dispensary | Add tax | Can purchase the same day |
MMCEUs: Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Program’s Currency
Let’s talk limits. Mississippi uses something called Medical Cannabis Equivalency Units (MMCEUs):
- 1 MMCEU =
- 3.5 grams of flower
- or 1 gram of concentrate
- or 100 mg of THC in edibles or infused products
Maximums for patients:
- Per week: 6 MMCEUs (≈ 21g of flower)
- Per month: 24 MMCEUs (≈ 84g)
- Total possession: 28 MMCEUs at one time (≈ 98g flower)
Flower potency is capped at 30% THC and concentrates at 60% THC.
Where to Buy & What to Expect
Dispensaries are scattered across the state now, with most concentrated in metro areas like Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Oxford.
- All products tracked via Metrc (state system)
- No out-of-state reciprocity (yet)
- No public smoking allowed
- Prices range from $40–$50 per eighth for top-shelf flower
🛑 Dispensaries must be 1,000 feet from churches and schools, unless a waiver is granted.
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Rules You Need to Know
✅ Keep your receipts. If you get pulled over, law enforcement wants proof that what you have is legal.
✅ Don’t overstock. Possession beyond your monthly cap = criminal offense.
✅ No sharing. Only you can use what you purchase—no friends, no family.
✅ Don’t smoke in public. You can still get ticketed or arrested.
What’s Next for the Mississippi Cannabis Industry?
The 2025 legislative session is eyeing changes like:
- Adjusting MMCEU limits
- Expanding lab testing requirements
- Possibly expanding qualifying conditions
HB 611 is the bill to watch—but for now, no major changes are locked in.
Mississippi’s medical marijuana system might be stricter than some states, but it’s here—and growing.
Get certified.
Know your MMCEUs.
Keep it clean and legal.
And if you’re still stuck figuring out where to start, head over to mmcp.ms.gov and tap in with a certified doc.
Respect the rules, respect the plant—this is Mississippi’s medical marijuana time now.
