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The City of Magee had until May 3, 2022 to opt out of the state medical cannabis program. Because the issue was not presented at the Board of Aldermen meeting, the City is automatically enrolled. Mendenhall followed suite with Magee and did not opt out of the cannabis program. Several large cities in the State choose to opt out of the program at this time. Cities who opted out may opt in at any time. The ability to opt out is no longer an option for Magee or Mendenhall.
Zoning regulations will control areas of placement.
Licensing
By June 2022 MSDH plans to begin accepting online license applications for:
- patients
- medical practitioners
- cannabis cultivation facilities
- cannabis processing facilities
- cannabis testing facilities
- cannabis waste disposal entities
- cannabis transportation entities
Approval times: Once the application process begins in June 2022, there will be a 30-day approval time for licensure applications, and a five-day approval time for program patients.
Dispensaries: The Mississippi Department of Revenue will be responsible for the licensing of medical cannabis dispensaries.
Licensing
By June 2022 MSDH plans to begin accepting online license applications for:
- patients
- medical practitioners
- cannabis cultivation facilities
- cannabis processing facilities
- cannabis testing facilities
- cannabis waste disposal entities
- cannabis transportation entities
Approval times: Once the application process begins in June 2022, there will be a 30-day approval time for licensure applications, and a five-day approval time for program patients.
Dispensaries: The Mississippi Department of Revenue will be responsible for the licensing of medical cannabis dispensaries.
Licensing
By June 2022 MSDH plans to begin accepting online license applications for:
- patients
- medical practitioners
- cannabis cultivation facilities
- cannabis processing facilities
- cannabis testing facilities
- cannabis waste disposal entities
- cannabis transportation entities
Approval times: Once the application process begins in June 2022, there will be a 30-day approval time for licensure applications, and a five-day approval time for program patients.
Dispensaries: The Mississippi Department of Revenue will be responsible for the licensing of medical cannabis dispensaries.
Business Registration
If a company plans to apply for licensure through the Mississippi State Department of Health for any aspect of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program, potential applicants should first register with the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office.
As part of this registration, entities are required to select an NAICS Code as part of their formation or registration. If the company is interested in being licensed to participate in the Medical Cannabis Program, the applicable NAICS codes are given below.
|
Type of Licensure |
NAICS Code |
|
Cultivator/Grower |
111419 |
|
Processor/Wholesaler |
424590 |
|
Transporter (local freight) |
484220 |
|
Transporter (long distance) |
484230 |
|
Testing Facility |
621511 |
|
Dispensary |
453998 |
|
Waste Disposal |
562211 |
Cultivation and Availability
The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act requires that cultivation of marijuana occur indoors in secure facilities, and that these facilities must be located in Mississippi if they provide products available to those with patient identification cards.
In order to ensure that individuals participating in the program receive products that have been tested and fall within the limits set by the Mississippi Legislature, MSDH anticipates that products will become available to patients in late 2022 to allow for cultivation of marijuana in the state and safety testing.
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