Mississippi Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws (2026)

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

Mississippi hemp laws: quick overview

Mississippi’s hemp framework is codified in the Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act (Mississippi Code §§ 69‑25‑201 et seq.), enacted via SB 2725, effective June 29, 2020, which legalized cultivation and processing under a USDA‑approved state plan, though state funding has not been appropriated, so only USDA licensing is currently viable ([mdac.ms.gov](https://www.mdac.ms.gov/programs/hemp-cultivation-in-ms/?utm_source=openai)). Under § 69‑25‑203 (2024), “hemp” is defined as Cannabis sativa L. with delta‑9‑THC not exceeding 0.3% on a dry‑weight basis ([codes.findlaw.com](https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-69-agriculture-horticulture-and-animals/ms-code-sect-69-25-203/?utm_source=openai)). In 2024, the House Journal clarified that “intoxicating hemp product” means any consumable hemp product containing more than 5 mg total THC per container ([sos.ms.gov](https://www.sos.ms.gov/content/documents/ed_pubs/pubs/HJournal_2024v3.pdf?utm_source=openai)). SB 2706 (2025‑26 session) amended § 69‑25‑217 to prohibit manufacture or sale of cannabis‑derived products except as authorized under the Hemp Act or Medical Cannabis Act, and reiterated the 0.3% delta‑9 limit ([billstatus.ls.state.ms.us](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2706IN.pdf?utm_source=openai)). SB 2572 (2026, as introduced) would prohibit sale of consumable hemp products to persons under 21, require labeling approval, COA, reporting, excise tax, and point‑of‑sale notices—but as of November 1, 2026, it remains introduced and not enacted ([billstatus.ls.state.ms.us](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2572IN.htm?utm_source=openai)).

Shipping guidance

Inbound shipments of hemp products are permitted provided they comply with federal limits (≤ 0.3% delta‑9 THC) and state definitions. No state‑issued hemp licenses are required for shipping; USDA license suffices for growers. Age verification and retailer registration requirements would apply only if SB 2572 is enacted; currently, no state‑level shipping restrictions beyond federal rules.

Testing & COA guidance

Mississippi law requires compliance with delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight and total THC thresholds (e.g., ≤ 5 mg per container for non‑intoxicating). However, no state rule explicitly mandates ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, specific testing panels, or COA retention periods—those details remain undefined in current statutes.

What to buy

Products meeting the federal baseline (≤ 0.3% delta‑9 THC dry weight) and not exceeding 5 mg total THC per container qualify as non‑intoxicating hemp products under state law. These include CBD oils, tinctures, topicals, and other derivatives compliant with both federal and Mississippi definitions.

What to avoid

Avoid any product exceeding 0.3% delta‑9 THC dry weight or containing more than 5 mg total THC per container (classified as “intoxicating hemp products”). Products derived from cannabis not authorized under the Hemp Act or Medical Cannabis Act are prohibited. Synthetic cannabinoids are explicitly banned under SB 2572 (if enacted), but current law does not yet address them. Delta‑8, delta‑10, THCA, HHC status is unknown—state law defines total THC to include these, but does not separately regulate them.

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight per Mississippi Code § 69‑25‑203 (2024)
• Cultivation and processing require USDA license; state program not yet funded (SB 2725, 2020)
• Consumable hemp products > 5 mg total THC per container are “intoxicating hemp products” (House Journal, 2024)
• Sale or manufacture of cannabis‑derived products only as authorized under Mississippi Hemp Act or Medical Cannabis Act (SB 2706, 2025‑26)
• Sale to persons under 21 prohibited (SB 2572, 2026, as introduced)

Educational content only — not legal or medical advice.

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