Mississippi Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws

This guide provides educational information on current Mississippi hemp and hemp‑derived cannabinoid laws as of May 3, 2026. It is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Mississippi hemp laws: quick overview

Mississippi’s Hemp Cultivation Act (Senate Bill 2725), enacted June 29, 2020, defines hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with delta‑9‑THC concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry‑weight basis (Miss. Code § 69‑25‑203) ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-69/chapter-25/article-4/section-69-25-203/?utm_source=openai)). The Act authorizes cultivation and processing under a USDA‑approved state plan, though Mississippi did not fund its own program, so operators must obtain USDA licenses; the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) handles licensing and registration for growers and processors (Miss. Code § 69‑25‑207, effective Jan 1 2025) ([codes.findlaw.com](https://codes.findlaw.com/ms/title-69-agriculture-horticulture-and-animals/ms-code-sect-69-25-207/?utm_source=openai)). However, Mississippi House Bill 1547 amended controlled substances law to classify all THC isomers, derivatives, and synthetics—including Delta‑8 and Delta‑10—as Schedule I narcotics, making them illegal regardless of hemp derivation ([hempdocmd.com](https://www.hempdocmd.com/legal-usa/ms-d8?utm_source=openai)). In August 2025, the Attorney General issued an opinion reaffirming that synthetically converted cannabinoids (e.g. Delta‑8, Delta‑10, THC‑O) remain unlawful under the Controlled Substances Act ([cannabisregulations.ai](https://www.cannabisregulations.ai/cannabis-and-hemp-regulations-compliance-ai-blog/mississippi-2025-ag-opinion-intoxicating-hemp-legal-limbo?utm_source=openai)).

Shipping guidance

Inbound shipments of hemp products with Δ9‑THC ≤ 0.3% are permitted, but products containing Delta‑8, Delta‑10, or other synthetic cannabinoids are prohibited. Age verification is not specified by state law. Retailers must be licensed (growers) or registered (processors) with MDAC; unlicensed retail sale may risk enforcement.

Testing & COA guidance

Mississippi requires testing of hemp products by USDA‑approved or MDAC‑registered laboratories for Δ9‑THC and contaminants (pesticides, heavy metals, microbes) before distribution ([legalclarity.org](https://legalclarity.org/mississippi-hemp-laws-regulations-licensing-and-compliance/?utm_source=openai)). ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is implied via USDA lab requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COAs) must be maintained per MDAC rules; retention specifics not publicly detailed.

What to buy

Hemp‑derived products with Δ9‑THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight (e.g. CBD oils, low‑THC gummies, topicals) are legal when produced by licensed/registered entities and tested appropriately.

What to avoid

All THC isomers and synthetics (Delta‑8, Delta‑10, THC‑O, etc.) are banned under HB 1547. Smokable hemp flower high in THCA that could convert to > 0.3% THC is also illegal. No intoxicating hemp forms are permitted.

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Hemp defined as Cannabis sativa L. with Δ9‑THC ≤ 0.3% dry weight (Miss. Code § 69‑25‑203, eff. 2020‑06‑29)
• All THC isomers (e.g. Delta‑8, Delta‑10) classified as Schedule I under HB 1547—illegal regardless of hemp origin
• Growers must be licensed and processors registered with MDAC; USDA license required due to unfunded state program
• Lab testing required by MDAC/USDA‑approved labs for THC and contaminants
• No state‑level intoxicating hemp framework; AG opinion (Aug 2025) reinforces ban on synthetic cannabinoids

Educational content only — not legal or medical advice.

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