{"id":3464,"date":"2022-02-15T16:48:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T16:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/mississippi\/?p=3464"},"modified":"2023-05-04T17:41:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T17:41:03","slug":"mississippi-reapproves-medical-marijuana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymarijuanacards.com\/mississippi\/mississippi-reapproves-medical-marijuana\/","title":{"rendered":"Mississippi Reapproves Medical Marijuana"},"content":{"rendered":"

My Marijuana Card has been keeping an eye on things happening in Mississippi in regards to the pending Medical Marijuana Program that was stalled. So we\u2019re happy to share with the community \u00a0 that on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed into law the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB 2095)<\/a> permitting medical marijuana for certain patients, which was introduced by the state legislature. Per the National Conference of State Legislatures, Mississippi is now the 37th state to enact legislation permitting the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes in the United States. We can further help our patients in Mississippi achieve receiving their medical marijuaan cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“There is no doubt that there are individuals in our state who might do much better if they had access to cannabis in medically advised amounts,” says the governor.<\/p>\n

According to Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB 2095)<\/a>, those suffering from “debilitating medical diseases” are permitted to use medicinal cannabis<\/a> inside the state and get the registration identification cards necessary to purchase the medication. Caregivers who have been authorized by the government will also be allowed to acquire cards.<\/p>\n

In a social media post, Reeves said, “I commend all of the legislators for their devotion and hard work on these amendments.” “I am really grateful to each and every one of you: Mississippians who spoke up.” And My Marijuana Cards is grateful too. We know how many of you have been anxious to hear of some good news, so we\u2019re proud to be able to give it to you.<\/p>\n

The signing comes just a week after the State House and Senate get the final version together. Reeves claimed that the bill’s final version included significant improvements over earlier versions, such as allowing medical professionals to prescribe the drug only for purposes that fall within the scope of their practice and prohibiting marijuana dispensaries from being located near churches and schools, among other provisions.<\/p>\n

In addition, Reeves said firmly that the legislation now on his desk “is not one that I would have drafted myself.” The legislators who drafted the bill’s final version (the 45th or 46th draft) did make significant changes that brought us closer to our ultimate goal, as stated in the statement.<\/p>\n

As reported by the Associated Press, most Mississippi voters expressed support for a medical marijuana initiative in November 2020,<\/a> which would enable patients to get up to 5 ounces of marijuana each month. In a later ruling, according to the Associated Press, Mississippi’s Supreme Court declared the vote invalid<\/a>, claiming that the state’s initiative method was outdated and that the proposition had not been properly put on the state ballot.<\/p>\n

According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health<\/a>, drugs containing cannabinoids may be effective in treating illnesses such as epilepsy, cancer-related nausea, and HIV\/AIDS-related lack of appetite and weight loss, among others.<\/p>\n

We are keeping our patients in the know about the bill and what\u2019s next, so here’s what we know thus far about the new legislation, plus more to come:<\/p>\n

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