Cannabis law in Mississippi (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Outside the medical programme, possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis is a civil offence with a fine, and possession above 30 grams is a felony. Home cultivation is not permitted, and medical cannabis is legal for registered patients.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Possession for personal usePersonal use by an adult | Civil penalty only (no criminal record) within a limit [1] |
| Quantity limitsPersonal use by an adult | Up to 30 grams is a civil offence (first offence $250 fine). Above 30 grams is a felony. [1] |
| Growing at homePersonal use by an adult | Prohibited [1] |
| Sale to consumersPersonal use by an adult | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Medical cannabisPersonal use by an adult | Legal for medical use [1] |
| Use or carrying in public placesPersonal use by an adult | Restricted in some places [1] |
| VisitorsPersonal use by an adult | Some rules for residents only [1] |
| Driving after cannabis usePersonal use by an adult | The Medical Cannabis Act prohibits operating a motor vehicle, boat, aircraft or train while under the influence of cannabis, also for registered patients. [1] |
Notes
- The toolkit also lists a second offence ($250 fine and 5 to 60 days in jail) and later offences (up to $1,000 and 5 days to 6 months). Possession in a vehicle outside the trunk is a misdemeanour (up to $1,000 and 90 days). The source is the Department of Health toolkit; the Code section (41-29-139) could not be read.
- The prohibition is stated in the toolkit as a prohibited use under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.
- The toolkit says recreational use and possession remain illegal but does not state a rule on sale to consumers outside the medical programme; the statute text was not readable.
- Registered patients may buy up to 84 grams in 30 days. Non-resident (visitor) cardholders may buy 6 MMCEU in 7 days and at most 12 MMCEU in 15 days.
- Medical patients may not smoke or vape cannabis in public places or inside motor vehicles.
- Non-resident visitors need a Mississippi visitor card and may buy 6 units in 7 days, at most 12 units in 15 days.
Sources
- Mississippi State Department of Health (Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program): Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program Toolkit: Compliance, Mississippi Medical Marijuana & You, Patient Rights & Applicable Laws (August 2026) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| Possession for personal use | Criminal offence (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
|---|---|
| Growing at home | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
| Sale to consumers | Prohibited (source: U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo)) |
Mississippi and neighbouring states
| State | Possession for personal use | Growing at home | Sale to consumers | Use or carrying in public places | Medical cannabis | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | Civil offence up to 30 g | Not allowed | ⚠ Not yet verified | No smoking or vaping in public or in vehicles | Medical programme (registered patients) | Visitor cardholders: lower purchase limits |
| Alabama | Criminal offence (Class A misdemeanor) | No (felony) | No adult sales; medical dispensaries only | — | Medical programme; dispensaries opening 2026 | Medical card residents only |
| Arkansas | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | — | Yes: medical card, licensed dispensaries | Visiting medical patients: 90-day card |
| Louisiana | Fine up to $100 (14 g or less) | Production is an offence | No adult-use sale | ⚠ Not yet verified | Therapeutic marijuana via permitted retailers | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Mississippi
- Car speed limitsOutside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph (two-lane highways)
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (regular licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 15 (learner's permit)
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes · Minimum age: Class 3: 16
- FireworksMinimum age to buy: 12 (no sale to under-12s)
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Concealed carry of listed knives is an offence · Locking or one-handed knives: Switchblade: no concealed carry
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: No · Current adult minimum wage (gross): Federal $7.25 per hour
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, operator and passengers
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21+ · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21+
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% (21 and over) · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.