Mississippi Cannabis & Substances Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for cannabis & substances in the state of Mississippi. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 7 different categories.
CBD Products
RESTRICTEDMississippi permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Mississippi Industrial Hemp Program (Miss. Code Ann. § 69-61-1 et seq.). However, the state restricts sale and possession of CBD products containing any THC above trace amounts, and some products require registration.
Possession
Possession of hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3% THC is allowed, but possession of marijuana-derived CBD remains illegal.
Sale
Sale is restricted to licensed hemp processors and retailers; unlicensed sale is prohibited.
Penalties
Possession or sale of non-compliant products may result in misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months.
Age Restriction
None
Delta-8 THC
ILLEGALMississippi explicitly bans Delta-8 THC under Mississippi Code §41-29-139, which prohibits synthetic cannabinoids including Delta-8. The state does not recognize Delta-8 as a legal hemp derivative and treats it as a controlled substance.
Possession
Illegal to possess Delta-8 THC products.
Retail Sale
Illegal to sell or distribute Delta-8 THC products.
Penalties
Possession or sale can result in felony charges under Mississippi Code §41-29-139.
Age Restriction
N/A
Delta-9 THC Edibles
RESTRICTEDHemp-derived Delta-9 THC edibles are restricted in Mississippi. In July 2025, the Mississippi Attorney General issued a legal opinion stating that the sale of non-FDA-approved hemp products is illegal.
Possession
Legal with restrictions on potency
Retail Sale
Legal through licensed retailers only
Penalties
Non-compliant products may result in fines.
Age Restriction
21+
Kratom
ILLEGALKratom is illegal in Mississippi. It is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Mississippi Code § 41-29-313, making possession and sale unlawful.
Possession
Illegal to possess; classified as Schedule I controlled substance.
Sale
Illegal to sell or distribute.
Penalties
Possession or sale can result in felony charges with penalties including imprisonment and fines under Mississippi Code § 41-29-139.
Age Restriction
N/A
Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms
UNVERIFIEDLegal status of Psilocybin / Magic Mushrooms in Mississippi has not yet been verified. In 2026, a bill was passed to automatically schedule any FDA-approved psilocybin products, but this does not decriminalize or legalize the substance for personal use.
Possession
Unverified
Distribution
Unverified
Penalties
Unverified
Age Restriction
Unverified
Recreational Marijuana
ILLEGALRecreational marijuana is not legal in Mississippi, but medical marijuana is available with a qualifying condition and state-issued card. No significant legislative changes since 2023.
Personal Possession
Medical only with state card. Recreational possession of 30 grams or less is a civil summons ($250 fine, no arrest). Over 30 grams is a misdemeanor. Mississippi decriminalized small amounts.
Retail Purchase
Illegal for recreational purposes. Medical marijuana is available under Initiative 65 (as amended by SB 2095). Recreational sale is a felony.
Penalties
Under 30 grams: $250 fine, no jail. 30 grams to 250 grams: misdemeanor, up to 1 year. Over 250 grams: felony, up to 3 years.
Age Restriction
18+ with medical card, 21+ in some programs
Salvia
ILLEGALSalvia divinorum is a controlled or banned substance in Mississippi. Mississippi enforces its ban on Salvia.
Possession
Illegal. Salvia divinorum is classified as a controlled substance in Mississippi. Possession is a criminal offense.
Sale
Illegal. Sale and distribution of salvia is prohibited in Mississippi.
Penalties
Misdemeanor or felony charges depending on state classification.
Age Restriction
N/A