Is CBD legal in Mississippi? 2026

Not legal 5 productsBeing verified 3 products
Mostly noVerified Sep 30, 2026

Mississippi's Attorney General says hemp CBD and THC products you eat or drink cannot be sold unless FDA-approved or sold in a licensed medical cannabis dispensary; topicals, THCA and vapes are not yet verified.

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CBD oil & tinctures

In Mississippi
Not legalChecked Sep 30, 2026

No, for ordinary stores. Mississippi's Attorney General said in a June 11, 2025 official opinion that selling hemp products designed for human ingestion or consumption is prohibited unless the FDA has approved them or they are sold by a licensed medical cannabis dispensary under the Medical Cannabis Act.

  • The opinion cites a state-law exception only for ingestible hemp products that the FDA has approved.
  • The opinion says possession with intent to sell is prohibited, but that a complete answer on possession is outside the scope of an official opinion because federal law controls hemp.
Min. age
Not stated
THC limit
0.3% delta-9
Medical
Medical cannabis program (MMCP)
Recreational
No

Mississippi at a glance

Status of all 8 products in Mississippi. Tap a row to see the full answer.

ProductStatusThe rule
CBD oil & tincturesNot legalAG opinion: sale banned unless FDA-approved or sold in a dispensary
CBD gummies & ediblesNot legalAG opinion (2025): ingestible hemp sale banned outside dispensaries
CBD creams & topicalsBeing verifiedNot yet verified: AG opinion silent on topicals
Full-spectrum CBDNot legalAG opinion: ingestible hemp sale banned; 0.4 mg federal cap Dec 11
Hemp delta-9 edibles & drinksNot legalAG opinions (2024, 2025): sale banned outside medical dispensaries
Delta-8, delta-10 & THCPNot legalAG opinion covers all ingestible hemp; delta-8 not named
THCA flower & pre-rollsBeing verifiedNot yet verified: no official source on THCA or smokables
Hemp vapes & cartsBeing verifiedNot yet verified: AG opinion does not address vapes

Mississippi CBD laws by product

Checked Sep 30, 2026 against Mississippi's official sources, listed at the end of the page.

Is CBD oil legal in Mississippi?

Not legal

No, for ordinary stores. Mississippi's Attorney General said in a June 11, 2025 official opinion that selling hemp products designed for human ingestion or consumption is prohibited unless the FDA has approved them or they are sold by a licensed medical cannabis dispensary under the Medical Cannabis Act.

  • The opinion cites a state-law exception only for ingestible hemp products that the FDA has approved.
  • The opinion says possession with intent to sell is prohibited, but that a complete answer on possession is outside the scope of an official opinion because federal law controls hemp.
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Are CBD gummies legal in Mississippi?

Not legal

No, for ordinary stores. CBD gummies and edibles are hemp products designed for human ingestion, which the Attorney General's June 2025 opinion says cannot be sold unless FDA-approved or sold through a licensed medical cannabis dispensary.

  • The opinion is the Attorney General's reading of the Controlled Substances Law, not a court ruling.
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Are CBD creams and topicals legal in Mississippi?

Being verified

Not yet verified. The Attorney General's June 2025 opinion covers hemp products designed for human ingestion or consumption and does not mention topicals, and we could not open the state's statutes on an official site to check how hemp topicals are treated.

  • State law defines hemp as cannabis with 0.3% delta-9 THC or less.

Is full-spectrum CBD legal in Mississippi?

Not legal

No, for ordinary stores. Full-spectrum CBD oils and edibles are ingestible hemp products, which the Attorney General's June 2025 opinion says cannot be sold outside licensed medical cannabis dispensaries unless FDA-approved. From December 11, 2026 most will also exceed the federal 0.4 mg per container cap.

Are hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks legal in Mississippi?

Not legal

No, for ordinary stores. Hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks are ingestible hemp products that the Attorney General says cannot be sold outside licensed dispensaries. A 2024 opinion added that hemp drinks over 0.3% THC count as marijuana, and drinks that intoxicate when drunk to excess are unlawful unless state law allows them.

  • The Attorney General's opinions point to licensed medical cannabis dispensaries, under the Medical Cannabis Act, as the lawful channel.
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Is delta-8 legal in Mississippi?

Not legal

No, for ordinary stores, when sold as edibles or other ingestible products: the Attorney General's June 2025 opinion says ingestible hemp products that are not FDA-approved cannot be sold outside licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. No official Mississippi source we could open names delta-8.

  • Delta-8 vapes and flower are not addressed by name in the sources we could open.
  • Federal law drops converted cannabinoids like delta-8 from hemp on December 11, 2026.

Is THCA flower legal in Mississippi?

Being verified

Not yet verified. The Attorney General's opinions do not mention THCA or smokable hemp, and we could not open Mississippi's statutes on an official site to check how THCA is measured.

  • State law defines hemp as cannabis with 0.3% delta-9 THC or less.

Are hemp vapes legal in Mississippi?

Being verified

Not yet verified. The Attorney General's June 2025 opinion covers hemp products for human ingestion or consumption but does not say whether that includes vapes, and no other official source we could open addresses hemp vapes.

What changed in Mississippi

Federal hemp ban →

One state change since 2024. Two federal changes follow on Nov 12 and Dec 11, 2026. See each change with its source.

Today
Jun 11 2025
Mississippi
AG: ingestible hemp not FDA-approved
Nov 12 2026
Federal · all states
41 daysLab-only cannabinoids like THC-O lose hemp status
Dec 11 2026
Federal · all states
70 days0.4 mg total THC per container cap

Buying and carrying CBD in Mississippi

Buying CBD online in Mississippi

The Attorney General's June 2025 opinion says selling ingestible hemp products that are not FDA-approved is prohibited in Mississippi outside licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. The official sources checked set no separate rule for online orders or shipping into the state.

Traveling with CBD in Mississippi

The Attorney General's 2025 opinion says possessing ingestible hemp products with intent to sell is prohibited, but says a complete answer on possession is outside the scope of an official opinion because federal law controls hemp. The opinion also notes that Mississippi lists marijuana and THC in Schedule I, so the lowest-risk option is to leave ingestible hemp products at home.

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CBD for pets in Mississippi

Mississippi's official sources don't address pet CBD products separately; the Attorney General's 2025 opinion covers products for human ingestion or consumption.

Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program

The State Department of Health runs the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act. The Attorney General's 2025 opinion says products sold through a licensed medical cannabis dispensary, in strict accordance with that Act, are the exception to its sales ban on ingestible hemp that is not FDA-approved.

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Mississippi CBD questions

Is CBD oil legal in Mississippi in 2026?

Not in ordinary stores. Mississippi's Attorney General said in June 2025 that selling hemp products designed for human ingestion or consumption, such as CBD oil, is prohibited unless the FDA approved them or a licensed medical cannabis dispensary sells them under the Medical Cannabis Act.

How old do you have to be to buy CBD in Mississippi?

The official sources checked do not state a minimum age for hemp products in Mississippi. Under the Attorney General's 2025 opinion, ingestible CBD products that are not FDA-approved can only be sold through licensed medical cannabis dispensaries.

Can you buy CBD online in Mississippi?

The Attorney General's June 2025 opinion says selling ingestible hemp products that are not FDA-approved is prohibited in Mississippi outside licensed medical cannabis dispensaries. The official sources checked set no separate rule for online orders or shipping into the state.

Can you travel with CBD in Mississippi?

The Attorney General's 2025 opinion says possessing ingestible hemp products with intent to sell is prohibited, but says a complete answer on possession is outside the scope of an official opinion because federal law controls hemp. The opinion also notes that Mississippi lists marijuana and THC in Schedule I, so the lowest-risk option is to leave ingestible hemp products at home.

Will the federal hemp change on December 11, 2026 affect CBD in Mississippi?

Yes. From December 11, 2026, federal law caps hemp products at 0.4 mg of total THC per container and counts THCA, which will add a federal limit on top of Mississippi's current restrictions. THC-free isolate and broad-spectrum products are not affected by the cap.

Sources 4Checked Sep 30, 2026
  1. Mississippi Attorney GeneralOfficial opinion to Rep. Lee Yancey: Legality of hemp products for human ingestion and/or consumption (June 11, 2025)
  2. Mississippi Attorney GeneralOfficial opinion to Rep. Lee Yancey: Hemp beverages (September 9, 2024)
  3. Mississippi Department of Agriculture and CommerceHemp cultivation in Mississippi
  4. Mississippi State Department of HealthMississippi Medical Cannabis Program

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How we checked: every answer on this page was checked on Sep 30, 2026 by the canary. editorial desk against 4 official government sources. When we find a change, we update this page and log it with its date. See every source with its link.

General information, not legal advice. Hemp law in Mississippi can change quickly. Check the official sources above or speak with a Mississippi attorney before buying, selling or shipping hemp products.

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