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Book an appointment via Leafwell to meet in-person with a provider near you – initial consultations must be in-person.
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Attend your in-person consultation and get approved our provider. Our current location is 115 Aulenbrock Dr, Building 200, Suite A, Canton, MS 39046, United States. Please note you must book an appointment first.
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Your certifying provider will register your certification with the state, then you can create an account with the MS DOH and complete the application.
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Once approved, you’ll receive a digital card – you can use this to buy your medicine from licensed dispensaries.
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Getting certified for medical cannabis is the only way to consume cannabis legally in Mississippi.
We are open. Our first location is 30 minutes north of Jackson, MS:
115 Aulenbrock Dr, Building 200, Suite A,
Canton, MS 39046
On November 3, 2020, Mississippi voted to establish a medical marijuana program by approving Initiative 65. 74% of voters in Mississippi supported the move to allow people suffering from one of 22 qualifying medical conditions to be prescribed up to 5 oz of marijuana per month. However, this decision was overturned. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which changed some aspects of Initiative 65, passed in January 2022 and was signed into law on February 2, 2022.
Medical cannabis:
Recreational cannabis:
Recreational cannabis use is illegal in Mississippi. The Mississippi Marijuana Legalization Amendment will be voted for in 2022.
How to qualify
Those aged 18 or over can qualify for medical cannabis for themselves. Those under 18 will need to apply as a minor and have a caregiver 21 or older and is responsible for the patient's care. Those aged 18 and 23 will need two certifications from two doctors working in other practices. Those under 21 cannot enter a dispensary without a parent or guardian.
You must provide ID, proof of Mississippi residency, and medical records to qualify for medical cannabis in Mississippi.
Caregivers must be aged 21 or over and be the primary person responsible for the patient’s care.
Caregivers apply directly to the state. There is a $25 fee plus a $37 fee for a criminal background check.
In Mississippi, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana recommendation:
Possession and purchase limits are calculated based on “Medical Cannabis Equivalency Units” (MCEUs) of 3.5 grams of flower, up to 100 mg of THC in infused products, and up to one gram of concentrate.
The final version of the bill included the following possession limits.
Potency Caps
Neither patients nor caregivers can cultivate cannabis in Mississippi.
Caregivers
There is a caregiver program for medical cannabis patients. Caregivers must be aged 21 or over and be the primary person responsible for the patient's care.
Caregivers must pass a criminal background check ($37) and pay a $25 directly to the state.
In most states, you can become a medical marijuana caregiver if:
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You have been designated for that purpose by a legal medical marijuana user
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You are consistently responsible for that person’s housing, health, and/or safety
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The care you provide is independent of assistance you give the person in taking medical marijuana
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You began taking care of the person at or before the time you assumed responsibility for assisting with medical marijuana
Mississippi does not have medical marijuana reciprocity and so does not recognize medical marijuana cards or certificates from other states. However, some states may recognize your MS medical card. We recommend you call dispensaries in other states before visiting
Reciprocity is one key benefit for medical marijuana users. Unlike recreational cannabis users, medical marijuana users with a medical marijuana card can travel to the states listed above and purchase the medical marijuana they require while they are out of state.
To get a medical MMJ card in Mississippi, book an appointment with Leafwell, talk to a doctor, and register with the Mississippi State Program.
Telehealth services like Leafwell make it easy to get a medical marijuana card, but meeting with a cannabis doctor is only the first part of the process.
What is it like to see a medical marijuana doctor? Learn more about the process, and what to expect during your Leafwell visit, in our guide.
An in-person consultation with a physician, nurse practitioner, or optometrist participating in Mississippi’s medical cannabis program is required by law for approval. A consultation with one of Leafwell’s healthcare providers costs $199 and is valid for one year.
The state also charges a $25 non-refundable application fee ($15 for Mississippi Medicaid participants) for your medical card. That fee can be waived entirely for a 100% disabled veteran or disabled first responder.
There are currently over 20 medical conditions that qualify for participation in the Mississippi medical cannabis program. They are:
You may also qualify if you have a chronic terminal illness, a debilitating medical condition or disease, or its treatment, that produces one or more of the following:
Initial patient certifications must be done in person – however, Leafwell can organize your appointment and guide you through the state application. Renewals and follow-ups can be completed online with Leafwell via telemedicine. Here’s how to complete your initial consultation and get approved:
Adults aged 18 and up diagnosed with at least one qualifying condition may be eligible to apply for a medical cannabis card in Mississippi.
People aged 18-25 must meet with two providers at separate medical clinics.
Patients under 18 must have a custodial parent or legal guardian responsible for healthcare decisions apply on the minor patient’s behalf.
Mississippi defines a caregiver as a person at least 21 years of age who has agreed to assist no more than five registered qualifying patients with their medical use of medical cannabis.
Caregivers must apply for a Registered Designated Caregiver Identification Card. This process is similar to applying for a medical card. However, in addition to paying a $25 non-refundable application fee, caregivers must also pass a criminal background check and pay a $37 designated caregiver criminal background check fee.
Initial certifications must be done in person, but follow-ups and renewals with the same provider can be completed online. Leafwell has a network of in-person appointment locations to enable us to serve patients across Mississippi. Here’s what the process will look like with our provider near you:
Once a provider has approved you, you need to apply to the state to receive your medical card. Here’s a step-by-step guide for what you’ll need to do:
Please note: At this time, no dispensaries are currently open in Mississippi.