Mississippi Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws

This guide provides educational, state‑specific information on hemp and hemp‑derived cannabinoid laws in Mississippi as of July 1, 2026. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Mississippi hemp laws: quick overview

Mississippi’s Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725, effective June 29, 2020) legalized hemp cultivation under a state plan, but the legislature never funded implementation, so no state hemp program exists; producers must use USDA’s hemp production license instead (Mississippi Code §§ 69‑25‑201–221) ([mdac.ms.gov](https://www.mdac.ms.gov/programs/hemp-cultivation-in-ms/?utm_source=openai)). The state defines hemp consistent with federal law as Cannabis sativa L. with delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight (Mississippi Code § 69‑25‑203) ([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/is-thc-legal-in-mississippi-medical-hemp-and-penalties/?utm_source=openai)). Section 69‑25‑215 mandates that growers exceeding 0.3% delta‑9 THC must be reported to federal and state authorities, and crops may be seized or destroyed ([codes.findlaw.com](https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-69-agriculture-horticulture-and-animals/ms-code-sect-69-25-215/?utm_source=openai)). Mississippi Code § 41‑29‑113 classifies all tetrahydrocannabinols—including synthetic equivalents, derivatives, and isomers—as Schedule I, but exempts hemp products “regulated under” the hemp act; however, because the state program is unfunded, the exemption is effectively inoperative ([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/is-delta-8-thc-legal-in-mississippi/?utm_source=openai)). On June 11, 2025, Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued Opinion No. 2025‑00219, concluding that consumable hemp‑derived products without FDA approval are prohibited unless sold through a licensed medical cannabis dispensary, creating legal risk for delta‑8, delta‑10, THCA, HHC, and similar products ([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/is-delta-8-thc-legal-in-mississippi/?utm_source=openai)).

Shipping guidance

Inbound shipments of hemp plant material or products are subject to federal USDA hemp program rules; Mississippi has no state-specific shipping permissions. Consumable hemp-derived cannabinoids (e.g., delta‑8) are effectively prohibited under AG Opinion No. 2025‑00219, so shipping such products into Mississippi carries legal risk. There is no state requirement for age verification or retailer registration for hemp products, as no state hemp regulatory framework exists.

Testing & COA guidance

Mississippi has no active state hemp testing program or lab accreditation requirements due to the unfunded hemp plan. Growers under USDA license must follow federal testing protocols (e.g., delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight, using GC or LC) but Mississippi does not maintain its own COA retention, ISO 17025, or testing panel rules.

What to buy

Non‑consumable hemp products such as textiles, rope, seed oil (non‑ingestible), and topical products with delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight are the only hemp‑derived items with relatively lower legal risk in Mississippi.

What to avoid

Avoid consumable hemp‑derived cannabinoids including delta‑8, delta‑10, THCA, HHC, THC‑O, and other synthetic or chemically converted cannabinoids—these are treated as Schedule I unless FDA‑approved. Smokable hemp flower or edibles containing these cannabinoids are especially risky.

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Mississippi has no funded state hemp program; USDA license required for cultivation/processing.
• Delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight aligns with federal baseline; state enforces via § 69‑25‑215.
• Consumable hemp‑derived cannabinoids (e.g., delta‑8, delta‑10, THCA) are treated as Schedule I unless FDA‑approved.
• AG Opinion No. 2025‑00219 (June 11, 2025) prohibits non‑FDA‑approved consumable hemp products.
• Synthetic or chemically converted cannabinoids are explicitly controlled under § 41‑29‑113.
• No state‑level testing, COA, or retailer licensing framework exists due to unfunded program.

Educational content only — not legal or medical advice.

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