Mississippi Medical Marijuana Application Requests Start Now
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It may not seem like a big deal to the #millions of #Americans living in legal #cannabis states, but it is huge for #medical #marijuana supporters in #Mississippi. #June 1 was the first day for medical marijuana patients to submit their applications for a card in the #Magnolia State. #Businesses will also be able to apply for licenses. Once the application process begins, there will be a 30-day approval time for licensure applications and a five-day approval time for program patients. All applications will go through the Mississippi #State #Health Department and require a #physician’s approval. Licensing for medical cannabis #dispensaries only will begin July 1 through the state Department of #Revenue.
At least 28 cities and a #dozen counties have completely opted out of the medical marijuana program though, reported Mississippi Today, adding that the state’s health department is not keeping an official list of all the municipalities restricting cannabis businesses. #KenNewburger, director of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, said the law itself did not include a directive for municipalities to report. At the same time, the lack of an official list should not embolden anyone to attempt to get around the system, he warned. Each county’s decision to opt out only covers its unincorporated areas, meaning some cities within opt-out counties are still able to have businesses in the program. Patients who live in opt-out areas can still possess and use medical marijuana. Furthermore, Newburger said it will probably be late this year or early next year before patients can receive medical marijuana.
At least 28 cities and a #dozen counties have completely opted out of the medical marijuana program though, reported Mississippi Today, adding that the state’s health department is not keeping an official list of all the municipalities restricting cannabis businesses. #KenNewburger, director of the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association, said the law itself did not include a directive for municipalities to report. At the same time, the lack of an official list should not embolden anyone to attempt to get around the system, he warned. Each county’s decision to opt out only covers its unincorporated areas, meaning some cities within opt-out counties are still able to have businesses in the program. Patients who live in opt-out areas can still possess and use medical marijuana. Furthermore, Newburger said it will probably be late this year or early next year before patients can receive medical marijuana.