How do I get a Mississippi medical cannabis card?

Five steps: confirm a qualifying condition under § 41-137-3, find an MSDH-registered practitioner (use the MMCP portal at mmcp.ms.gov), complete an in-person assessment, apply at mmcp.ms.gov with $25 standard fee, and wait 5 to 30 business days. The first visit must be in person; telehealth is permitted for follow-ups under SB 2857 (2024).

How much does the Mississippi medical card cost?

The MSDH application fee is $25 standard, $15 for Medicaid recipients, and waived for disabled veterans and disabled first responders. Practitioner certification visits typically cost $130 to $200. The card is valid 1 year.

Does Mississippi accept out-of-state medical cards?

Yes, with limits. The 15-day non-resident registration costs $75 per period, maximum two periods per year. Non-residents must hold a valid home-state medical card and have a practitioner statement matching a Mississippi-qualifying condition. The Reeves veto of HB 1152 (March 2026) preserved this restrictive framework.

Can I grow cannabis at home in Mississippi?

No. Miss. Code Ann. § 41-137-35 prohibits home cultivation by patients and caregivers alike. All cannabis must be purchased from licensed Mississippi dispensaries.

Does telehealth work for Mississippi medical cannabis certification?

Only for follow-ups. SB 2857 (2024) permitted telehealth for follow-up evaluations only. The initial assessment must be in person to establish a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship.

Why does Mississippi require a 6-month follow-up?

SB 2095 mandates that certifying practitioners conduct a 6-month follow-up evaluation to assess treatment effectiveness, in addition to the annual renewal visit. HB 895 (2026) would have eliminated this requirement; Reeves vetoed the bill on March 26, 2026.

Mississippi Medical Cannabis Card

Q: How many qualifying conditions does Mississippi have?

Approximately 22 named conditions under Miss. Code Ann. § 41-137-3 plus several symptom-based pathways (chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe muscle spasms, cachexia). Chronic pain and PTSD remain the most-used pathways per MSDH's January 2026 report.

Mississippi Medical Cannabis Card — Patient Hub

How to get a Mississippi medical cannabis card under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) created by SB 2095 (2022): roughly 22 named conditions plus symptom pathways, $25 application fee ($15 Medicaid, free for disabled veterans), 1-year card, in-person practitioner certification required (telehealth follow-ups only). Four pages.

Last verified: May 2026

Legal Disclaimer: This information reflects Mississippi cannabis law as of June 2026 and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Laws and regulations change — always verify current rules with the Mississippi State Department of Health, Medical Cannabis Program or a qualified attorney. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law.

Medical Disclaimer: This information is educational only and does not constitute medical advice. Cannabis affects everyone differently. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using cannabis, especially if you take other medications.

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Program Overview

The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) was created by SB 2095, signed February 2, 2022, after the Mississippi Supreme Court struck down the voter-approved Initiative 65 in In re Initiative Measure No. 65 (May 2021). The MMCP is administered by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) for patient registration and practitioner certification, and the Department of Revenue for dispensary licensing. The first legal sale happened in January 2023.

Mississippi was the first state to launch a medical-cannabis program by statute after voters had passed and lost a constitutional medical-cannabis initiative. The program is administered under Miss. Code Ann. Title 41, Chapter 137 (Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act). About 50,000 patients are registered as of .

The MMCP is administered by the Mississippi State Department of Health under Miss. Code Ann. Title 41 Chapter 137.
Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP)

The Four Topics, Four Dedicated Pages

The medical-card section is split into four pages so you can go straight to what you need:

Qualifying Conditions

All conditions under Miss. Code Ann. § 41-137-3: ~22 named diseases (cancer, MS, PTSD, autism, ALS, Parkinson’s, sickle cell, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, hepatitis, Huntington’s, etc.) plus symptom pathways (chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, severe muscle spasms, cachexia). Chronic pain and PTSD lead.

See the conditions list

How to Apply

5-step MMCP application: confirm Mississippi residency, find an MSDH-registered practitioner (35 of 82 counties had none in 2025), complete an in-person assessment ($130–$200), apply through mmcp.ms.gov ($25 standard fee), and wait 5–30 business days. HowTo schema included.

Walk through the application

Cost & Renewal

$25 application fee ($15 Medicaid; free for disabled veterans and first responders). $130–$200 practitioner visit. 6-month follow-up. Annual renewal. No recreational program to compare; the card is the only legal Mississippi dispensary access.

See the cost breakdown

Reciprocity

Mississippi’s 15-day non-resident registration for out-of-state cardholders: $75 each, maximum two per year. 12 MMCEUs per 15-day period (half resident cap). Restrictive but operational. Reeves’s HB 1152 veto preserved the framework.

See visitor rules

Mississippi-Specific Rules That Matter

In-person initial assessment required. Telehealth follow-ups are permitted under SB 2857 (2024), but the first visit must be in person.
6-month follow-up evaluation. Required by SB 2095. Reeves vetoed HB 895 (2026) which would have removed it.
Younger-patient double-certification. Patients aged 18–25 must obtain certifications from two different practitioners at separate medical practices, with one being an MD or DO.
Pain pathway opioid-first rule. Chronic-pain patients must show "pain that is unresponsive to opioid management" — a documentation requirement, not a permanent bar.
No home cultivation. Prohibited by § 41-137-35.
MMCEU unit. Mississippi uses a unique purchase unit (Mississippi Medical Cannabis Equivalency Unit). See MMCEU page.

The Detailed Medical-Program Section

For deeper coverage of SB 2095, MMCEUs, the practitioner-certification rules, and the political history, see:

For Research-Backed Condition Information

For evidence-based summaries on how cannabis may affect specific conditions, see TryCannabis.org’s conditions guide. Always consult your treating physician.