Frequently Asked Questions

Use this online form to reach Tyler Technologies Technical Support. Please note they cannot answer business, regulation, or policy questions.

• A conviction for a crime of violence as defined by state law in Miss. Code Ann §97-3-2.

• A conviction for a crime that was defined as a violent crime in the law of the jurisdiction in which the offense was committed, and that was classified as a felony in the jurisdiction where the person was convicted; or

• A conviction for a violation of a state or federal controlled substances law that was classified as a felony in the jurisdiction where the person was convicted, including the service of any term of probation, incarceration or supervised release within the previous five (5) years and the offender has not committed another similar offense since the conviction. Under this subparagraph, a disqualifying felony offense shall not include a conviction that consisted of conduct for which this chapter would likely have been prevented the conviction but for the fact that the conduct occurred before the effective date of the MS Medical Cannabis Act.

• A full list of disqualifying felonies can be found on page 4 of the Background Check Affidavit found under Businesses > Guides and Forms

Please direct all business licensure and work permit questions to MClicensing@msdh.ms.gov. Please include as many details as possible so we may best assist you.

Yes, please see the regulations related to medical cannabis processing:

"Cannabis processing facilities that process edible cannabis products must also comply with any and all Department regulations for Mississippi Food Manufacture and Sale with fees and inspection schedules associated with risk level 4 for the related manufactured food permit." 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 22, R. 4.1.3.

No, the Medical Cannabis Act, specifically excludes CBD.

Cultivators’ growing capacity is determined based on the tier of the license and its associated canopy space.  

Canopy as defined in the 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 22, R. 1.2.30 is the total surface area within a cultivation area that is dedicated to the cultivation of flowering cannabis plants. The surface area of the plant canopy shall be calculated in square feet. Measurement shall include all of the area within the boundaries where the cultivation of the flowering cannabis plant occurs. If the surface area of the canopy consists of noncontiguous areas, each component area shall be separated by identifiable boundaries. If a tiered or shelving system is used in the cultivation area, the surface of each tier or shelf shall be included in the calculation. Calculation of the area of the plant canopy should not include:

• A. The areas within the cultivation area that are used to cultivate immature cannabis plants and seedlings prior to flowering; and,
• B. The areas within the cultivation area that are used to support mature cannabis plants.

Please see 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 22, R. 3.2.2 for the associated application and renewal fees for each tier. 

Micro-Cultivators

• Tier 1 (canopy of 1,000 square feet or less)
• Tier II (canopy of more than 1,000 square feet but not more than 2,000 square feet)

Cultivators

• Tier I (canopy of not less than 2,000 square feet but not more than 5,000 square feet)
• Tier II (canopy of not less than 5,000 square feet but not more than 15,000 square feet)
• Tier III (canopy of not less than 15,000 square feet but not more than 30,000 square feet)
• Tier IV (canopy of not less than 30,000 square feet but not more than 60,000 square feet)
• Tier V (canopy of not less than 60,000 square feet but not more than 100,000 square feet)
• Tier VI (canopy of 100,000 square feet or more)

See Miss. Code Ann. § 41-137-35.

• Facilities must be indoors, enclosed, and secured against unauthorized entry.

• Licensees must have an operational alarm system with continuous 24/7 coverage.

• Licensees must have 24/7 video surveillance systems in place with on- and off-site monitoring capabilities, that must remain operational during power outages.

• Licensees' premises must be well-lit.

  · Licensees must use commercial grade locks on outside doors and restrict access to the establishment to authorized personnel only.

  See 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 22, Subpt 4.

Upon submission of a completed application with all supporting documentation, please allow thirty (30) days for review and determination.

The following packaging requirements apply to all usable medical cannabis (retail-ready) being transferred to or sold to a medical cannabis dispensary for sale to a qualified patient and/or caregiver. Packaging and labelling, meeting the following requirements, must be in place when transferred or sold to a medical cannabis dispensary:

• Labels, packages, and containers shall not be attractive to minors and shall not contain any content that reasonably appears to target children, including toys, cartoon characters, or any color scheme, image, graphic, or feature that might reasonably be expected to make the product label, package, or container entice or appealing to children.

• Packages should be designed to minimize appeal to children and shall not depict images other than the business name and logo of the medical cannabis establishment.

• Packaging shall contain a label that reads: "Keep out of reach of children."

• All usable medical cannabis and cannabis products shall be packaged in child-resistant containers at the point of sale or other transfer to a patient, a patient's parent, or legal guardian if patient is a minor, or a caregiver.

• Packages and labels shall not contain product names related to candy or candies or any spellings thereof (e.g., kandy, kandies, etc.) or feature images that look like candy.

• No cannabis and/or cannabis products shall be intentionally or knowingly packaged or labeled to cause a reasonable patient confusion as to whether the medical cannabis or medical cannabis product is a trademarked product or any commercially available candy, snack, baked good or beverage.

• Packages and labels shall not make any claims or statements that the medical cannabis or medical cannabis products provide health or physical benefits to the patient.

• Shall not contain the logo of the Department or any seal, flag, crest, coat of arms, or other insignia that could reasonably mislead any person to believe the product has been endorsed, manufactured, or used by any state, county, or municipality or any agency thereof.

• Cannabis products that have a potency of over thirty percent (30%) total THC shall be labeled as "extremely potent."

• Edible cannabis products shall be labeled in a manner which indicates the number of servings of THC in the product and include a statement that the product’s potency was tested with an allowable variance of plus or minus 10%. Potency of all products shall test +/- 10% of label claim or be repackaged to meet actual concentration. The single service size shall also be included on the label. All edible cannabis product shall be labeled.

• Usable medical cannabis must include the following on the label:

  • Name of the cannabis and/or cannabis product.

  • Batch number of the cannabis and/or cannabis product.

  • Unique identifier number created by the seed to sale system.

  • Net quantity or weight of contents.

  • The length of time it typically takes for the product to take effect.

  • Disclosure of ingredients and possible allergens.

  • A nutritional fact panel (applicable to cannabis products meant to be ingested).

  • The total amount of THC and CBD in the product as verified by the cannabis testing facility.

  • Terpenoid profile in the product as verified by the cannabis testing facility (if applicable).

  • A notice of the potential harm caused by consuming medical cannabis; and,

  • For edible cannabis products, when practicable, the Mississippi standard symbol indicating the product contains cannabis.

    See 15 Miss. Admin Code Subpart 6.

The non-refundable one-time application fee for each respective entity is listed below:

Micro-Cultivation

• Micro-Cultivator (Tier 1): $1,500.00
• Micro-Cultivator (Tier 2): $2,500.00

Cultivation

• Cultivator (Tier 1): $5,000.00
• Cultivator (Tier 2): $10,000.00
• Cultivator (Tier 3): $20,000.00
• Cultivator (Tier 4): $30,000.00
• Cultivator (Tier 5): $40,000.00
• Cultivator (Tier 6): $60,000.00

Micro-Processing 

• Micro-Processor (Tier 1): $2,000.00
• Micro-Processor (Tier 2): $2,500.00

Processing 

• Processor: $15,000.00

Transportation 

• Transporter: $5,000.00

Waste Disposal 

• Waste Disposal: $5,000.00

Dispensary (Retail Sales) 

• Dispensary: $15,000.00

Testing 

• Testing Establishment: $10,000.00

• As a registered patient, you must always keep your registry identification card with you, especially when traveling to or from a licensed dispensary. 

• As a licensed transporter, you must maintain the transportation manifest during transport.

  See 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 22, Subpart 5.9 and 7.1

Here is a direct link to Metrc: Mississippi - Metrc 

Metrc Help Line: 1-877-566-6506

• Individuals applying for the required work permit for employment by a licensed medical cannabis establishment. Miss. Code Ann. § 41-137-39.

• Individuals with an economic interest (as defined by the rules and regulations developed by the MS State Department of Health and MS Department of Revenue) in a prospective medical cannabis business entity. Miss. Code Ann. § 41-137-35.

• Individuals intending to serve as a registered caregiver to patient participants of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program. Miss. Code Ann. § 41-137-23.

• Individuals working in licensed medical cannabis establishments. Miss. Code Ann. § 41-137-39.

Please see the instructions for background checks here: Background Check Instructions

Every medical cannabis establishment agent and employee shall be registered and receive a work permit issued by the Department before he/she may work for a licensed medical cannabis entity. This includes any individual with access to the premises of a medical cannabis establishment for purposes of providing labor or services on a regular or ongoing basis such as owners, employees, volunteers, and, in some circumstances, contractors. Contractors providing labor or services on an occasional or emergency basis at a medical cannabis establishment, however, are excepted from the work permit requirement.

See 15 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 22, Subpt. 3.

Please see the instructions for work permits here: Steps to Obtain Work Permit Guide

For questions regarding:

• Required documentation
• Eligibility
• Regulations
• Required information on the application
• Other non-technical questions on applying for your license
  • If you are a dispensary, please contact the Mississippi Department of Revenue (MS DOR) at abcpermitdepartment@dor.ms.gov or by calling 601-923-7690
  • If you are a business other than dispensary, please contact the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH) at MCLicensing@msdh.ms.gov or by calling 601-206-1540.

Technical and Payment Support Use this online form to reach Tyler Technologies Technical Support. Please note they cannot answer business, regulation, or policy questions.