The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) provides a safe and accessible program that meets the needs of patients and the public health and safety of all Mississippi residents.
Contact Us
General inquiries about the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program: MSMedicalCannabis@msdh.ms.gov
Patients, caregivers or practitioners: MCRegistration@msdh.ms.gov
Work permits (agents) or business licenses (cultivation, processing, disposal, commercial transportation, testing facilities): MCLicensing@msdh.ms.gov
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Apply for License/Registration
Applications are now being accepted for:
- Patients and caregivers: for the use of medical cannabis as directed by a medical professional
- Medical practitioners: to certify patients for medical cannabis use
- Facilities: cannabis cultivation, processing and testing
- Services: cannabis transportation and waste disposal
Dispensaries: The Mississippi Department of Revenue will be responsible for the licensing of medical cannabis dispensaries beginning in July.
All Businesses: Registration with the Mississippi Secretary of State's office should be your first step. Find out more
Pre-Application Checklist
All types of applicants should review the general guide below to prepare for the application process.
Background Checks
Caregivers, facility staff and individuals associated with cannabis businesses may be required to have a criminal history background check and submit an affidavit with their application.
Applying Online
- First, register with our online Portal. Before entering an application, register with the Medical Cannabis Portal. You'll need a valid e-mail address to register, and you'll need to create an account name and password.
- Select a starting application type. When you register with the Portal, choose the type of application you intend to make. (If you intend to make different types of applications, such as a business license and an individual license, you can add a second account later.)
- Verify your Portal registration. You'll receive an e-mail message to confirm your registration. Follow its instructions to confirm your new
- Start your application. You'll be returned to the Portal to sign in with your new user name and password, and create your application. (Individuals must upload a photo.)
Detailed instructions can be found in our Portal user guide:
Need help? Send e-mail to MSMedicalCannabis@msdh.ms.gov
Get Started
- New registrationSet up your user name and password with our Portal before applying
- Existing Portal userSign in with your Portal user name and password to make an application or manage your account.
- Facilities: Getting started with MetrcOnce you are licensed, your Metrc account is essential to everyday operations
Approval time: Upon completion of an application and supporting documents that meet regulatory requirements, there is a 30-day approval time for licensure applications. Upon approval of a patient application, patient identification cards are made available within five days. Please allow time for review and approval of patient applications and practitioner certification information. Applications are reviewed and determinations made in order of receipt of all required information.
Documents, Forms and Regulations
Facilities and Services
- Getting started with MetrcSeed-to-sale system for licensees
- Affidavits for businesses and work permitsRequired for applications for work permits, medical cannabis business employees and others
- Distance requirement waiverThe Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act requires that a medical cannabis establishment, inclusive of a cannabis transportation entity, shall not be within 1,000 feet of the nearest property boundary line of a school, church or child care facility which exists or has acquired necessary real property for the operation of such facility before the date of the medical cannabis establishment application unless the entity has received approval from the school, church or child care facility and received the applicable waiver from their licensing agency, provided that the main point of entry of the cannabis establishment is not located within five hundred (500) feet of the nearest property boundary line of any school, church or child care facility. MSDH is making available this required waiver form available for applicants.
Medical Practitioners
- Medical Practitioners Q&AWho may certify patients for medical cannabis use
Patients
Local Government
- Local Government Opt-Out Verification FormFor municipal authorities to notify MSDH of the decision to opt out of the state medical cannabis program
Complaints
To share complaint, concern or grievance that you have about a licensed medical cannabis establishment in Mississippi (a grower, testing facility, dispensary, etc.), use our online form.
- Clearly identify the medical cannabis establishment.
- Please provide as much information as possible, including the basics of "who, what, when, and where". These details help us better understand your concerns.
- The online form allows you to share pictures and other documentation supporting your concern(s).
