MSDH plans to start accepting medical marijuana license applications by June
Days after medical marijuana was legalized in Mississippi, the Mississippi State Department of Health, the entity overseeing the program, announced when it will begin accepting applications for licenses.
By June, the state health department plans to begin accepting online medical marijuana license applications for patients, medical practitioners and cannabis cultivation facilities, according to a department news release Friday.
Read more: Gov. Tate Reeves signs Mississippi medical marijuana bill into law
After the process kicks off in June, there will be a 30-day approval time for licensure applications and a five-day approval time for program patients.
The department said it’s currently working to establish licensing and patient registry structures to meet the state’s new Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act requirements.
"The goal is to provide a safe and accessible program that meets the needs of patients and the public health and safety of all Mississippi residents," the release said.
According to the department's website, it anticipates products will become available to patients in late 2022 to allow for cultivation of marijuana in the state and safety testing.
For more information about licensing, business registration, cultivation and availability, and qualifying conditions visit https://msdh.ms.gov/mmcp. For further inquiries, email MSMedicalCannabis@msdh.ms.gov.
How much cannabis can a patient buy in a month?
The law allows medical marijuana patients to buy up to 3 ounces of marijuana per month.
What to know about the law: Medical marijuana is now legal in Mississippi
How to get a medical marijuana prescription
Only a medical professional can prescribe medical marijuana within the scope of their practice. It requires an in-person visit.
Only a MD (doctor of medicine) or DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine) can prescribe medical marijuana to adults between the ages of 18-25 and to kids under 18 (with the consent of a parent/legal guardian).
Read more: Here's the list of Mississippi medical marijuana qualifying conditions
Dig deeper: Medical marijuana in Miss. is now legal, while other states mull reform
Reporter Lee O. Sanderlin and Digital Producer Francisco Guzman contributed to this report
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This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Mississippi to accept medical marijuana license applications by June
