Mississippi Cannabis License Information

Regulatory Agency: Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH); Mississippi Department of Revenue will oversee the licensing of medical cannabis dispensaries

Program: Medical

License Types: Micro-cultivation, Cultivation, Processing, Testing, Waste Disposal, Transportation, Dispensary, Research

License Fees: Micro-cultivation $2,000-$3,000; Cultivation $15,000-$150,000; Micro-processor $3,500-$5,000; Processor $20,000; Dispensary $25,000*; Transportation $7,500; Waste Disposal $7,500; Testing $15,000; Research $15,000

Application Fees: Micro-cultivation $1,500-$2,500; Cultivation $5,000-$60,000; Micro-processor $2,000-$2,500; Processor $15,000; Dispensary $15,000*; Transportation $5,000; Disposal $5,000; Testing $10,000; Research $10,000

*Dispensary License Fees:

  • First Year: $40,000

    • Non-Refundable Application Fee: $15,000

    • Annual License Fee: $25,000

  • Yearly Renewal: $25,000

Traceability: Metrc

Regulatory Agency link: Medical Cannabis - Mississippi State Department of Health (ms.gov)

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