Frequently Asked Questions for Medical Marijuana

The Mississippi Department of Health has approved a number of qualifying conditions that will allow patients to access medical marijuana in Mississippi. The qualifying conditions that are eligible for medical marijuana treatment in Mississippi include a number of chronic or debilitating conditions.

A Mississippi medical marijuana card shows that your name has been added to the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Registry. With this card, you can: ​ 1. Buy marijuana from dispensaries in the State of Mississippi 2. Possess marijuana and marijuana products in Mississippi 3. Consume marijuana and marijuana products in Mississippi A Mississippi marijuana card is a personal identification card that shows the patient is a legal Mississippi registered medical marijuana patient. ​​

To obtain your medical marijuana card in Mississippi, you must be suffering from one of the qualifying conditions and have medical records document your condition. Next, you will need to schedule an appointment to meet with a certified physician to get a recommendation for medical marijuana treatment. Our staff here at Mississippi Marijuana Card is here to simplify the process, connecting you with a certified doctor and filing all your necessary paperwork! ​ Once you received your written recommendation, you must submit an application to the Mississippi Department of Health to obtain your card.

We can’t guarantee approval for anyone, as the doctor is the only person that makes the determination whether or not a patient qualifies. To make it more likely that you receive approval from the doctor, we recommend that you bring as much information as possible to your appointment regarding your medical condition and past treatments. However, you do not have to worry as the entire cost of an appointment will be a nominal flat fee if you, for whatever reason, are not approved by the doctor.

The following medical conditions or their treatment qualify for participation in the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program: cancer Parkinson's disease Huntington's disease muscular dystrophy glaucoma spastic quadriplegia positive status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) hepatitis amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Crohn's disease ulcerative colitis sickle-cell anemia Alzheimer's disease agitation of dementia post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) autism pain refractory to appropriate opioid management diabetic/peripheral neuropathy spinal cord disease or severe injury Also qualifying is a chronic terminal or debilitating disease or medical condition or its treatment that produces one or more of the following: cachexia or wasting syndrome chronic pain severe or intractable nausea seizures severe and persistent muscle spasms including, but not limited to, those characteristic of multiple sclerosis Any resident of Mississippi may petition the MDOH to add serious medical conditions or their treatments to the list of debilitating medical conditions listed.

Once you submit your application to the Mississippi Department of Health, it can take up to 30 business days until it is processed and approved. Once your application is approved, you will receive your card within five days.

Some doctors charge an exorbitant amount of money just for an initial examination. We feel strongly that if you qualify for medical marijuana, you shouldn't have trouble accessing it due to cost. As such, we offer a variety of payment methods, discounts for veterans and frequent special prices, as well as referral discounts to those who spread the word about our services. After the first appointment, all required follow-ups are free for 12 months.

No. When your card expires, you will not be able to purchase any product from a dispensary until your card is renewed.

Once you have obtained a recommendation from a registered doctor and received your Mississippi Medical Marijuana Card, you will be able to purchase medical cannabis products at any of the licensed dispensaries located throughout Mississippi.

Yes. All patients must purchase products from a licensed Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary.

Medical marijuana dispensaries are currently open throughout the state of Mississippi. For a detailed look at where to find your nearest dispensary, visit out dispensary location master list.

A resident cardholder shall not obtain more than a total of six (6) MMCEUs of allowable medical cannabis in a week from a dispensary or a combination of dispensaries. A resident cardholder shall not obtain more than a total of twenty-four (24) MMCEUs of allowable medical cannabis in thirty (30) days from a dispensary or a combination of dispensaries.

Any additional questions involving Dispensaries, refer to Mississippi Department of Revenue: Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act | DOR (ms.gov) Contact Information: Phone:(601) 923-7300 | Email: abcpermitdepartment@dor.ms.gov The Mississippi Department of Revenue has been tasked with licensing, regulating, and enforcing the law for medical cannabis dispensaries. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Enforcement Division of the Mississippi Department of Revenue will be the point division within the Department for licensing and regulating dispensaries. It will also be responsible for enforcing medical cannabis laws as they apply to the proper purchase, sale, and distribution of medical cannabis at dispensaries. If you wish to inquire about medical cannabis dispensaries or wish to submit any complaints, please contact ABC at abcpermitdepartment@dor.ms.gov.

We are not aware of any insurance providers that cover the costs of medical marijuana at present, because marijuana is illegal at the federal level. In regards to the state registration fee, Medicaid participants have a fifteen-dollar application fee and a fifteen-dollar card renewal fee.

The cost of medical marijuana varies as prices are set by each dispensary. To look at menus and see the prices of medical marijuana, please visit our Mississippi Dispensary Locations Page.

A "designated caregiver" is a person, at least 21 years of age, who has agreed to assist no more than five (5) registered qualifying patients with their medical use of medical cannabis. Typically, a designated caregiver will not be your physician or nurse practitioner.

In order to become a caregiver, you must apply through the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Use Registry. Caregivers must also complete a caregiver certification course by the Mississippi Department of Health. ​ Additional requirements for becoming a caregiver include: A caregiver must be 21 years of age or older. A caregiver cannot be a qualified physician. A caregiver cannot be employed within any industry that could benefit economically from the activities on behalf of the patient such as a medical marijuana treatment center or marijuana testing laboratory. If caregivers are not close relatives of the patient, a background check may also be required.

A qualified medical marijuana patient may designate no more than one caregiver, unless: The patient is a minor and the caregivers are the parents or legal guardians of the patient; The patient is an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability that prevents the patient from being able to care for himself or herself without assistance or supervision and the designated caregivers are the parents or legal guardians of the qualified patient; or The patient is admitted to a hospice program.

Unfortunately, the answer is yes, they can. Mississippi does not provide protection to medical marijuana patients from employee drug testing. It will be left to the discretion of each employer whether they wish to recognize an employee's medical marijuana approval as an exemption to company drug testing policies. However, employers are prohibited from discriminating against an individual in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on an individual’s past or present status as a caregiver or a qualifying patient.

No, Mississippi medical marijuana patients are prohibited from growing medical marijuana at home under Mississippi law. All medical marijuana is required to be purchased from one of the state-approved dispensary locations.

The privacy of our patients is our top priority. We go to great lengths to ensure that all patient information is protected and kept confidential in our HIPAA-compliant file storage system. We will also never share any of your contact information with any third party.