Mississippi Department of Health Revises Medical Cannabis Regulations: Feels Like I’ve Been Here Before


I sound like a broken record, but I will say it again: To remain compliant in the cannabis industry requires an almost constant state of diligence. This point was reinforced earlier this month when the Mississippi Department of Health (MDOH) released a set of revised medical cannabis regulations. While many of the changes follow what the MDOH proposed last December, several are new.  One such new rule involves the standard symbol that must be placed on edible cannabis product labeling and packaging, effective July 1, 2023.  And, as proposed last December, the maximum quantity of usable medical cannabis that medical cannabis establishments can amass for testing as a “batch” has increased from 10 pounds to 25 pounds.  Further, the testing regulations received perhaps the most significant set of amendments.

We summarize other notable changes below. But, going forward, if you do not already follow a strict policy of frequently checking in on the regulations governing this industry on the official, newish medical cannabis program website, https://www.mmcp.ms.gov/, you should. You cannot simply surrender to the flow. 

Notable Changes to Cultivation Regulations

Notable Changes to Testing Facility Regulations

Notable Changes to Registry/ID Cards

Notable Changes to Advertising and Marketing Regulations

Notable Changes to Work Permit Regulations

Notable Changes to Processing Regulations

Notable Changes to Transportation Regulations

Notable Changes to Disposal Regulations

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Marshall Jones is a co-author of this post, and is a Summer Associate at Bradley.  He is not a licensed attorney.


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