Overview
Medical marijuana has been a hot topic of debate in Mississippi for years. In November 2020, Mississippi voters approved Initiative 65, which legalized medical marijuana in the state. However, the implementation of the law has faced challenges and delays.
Current Status
As of now, medical marijuana is technically legal in Mississippi. However, the state legislature passed a bill in May 2021 that sought to create a more restrictive medical marijuana program than what was outlined in Initiative 65. This bill was later struck down by the state Supreme Court, leaving the implementation of the original initiative in limbo.
Future Outlook
It is unclear when or how medical marijuana will be fully implemented in Mississippi. The state legislature may try to pass a new bill to regulate the program, or they may choose to abide by the original language of Initiative 65. In the meantime, patients in Mississippi are left waiting for access to medical marijuana for their conditions.
Conclusion
While medical marijuana is technically legal in Mississippi, the implementation of the program has faced challenges and delays. It remains to be seen how and when medical marijuana will be fully available to patients in the state.
