Is Delta-8 THC Legal in Mississippi?

May 22, 2026

Is delta-8 legal in Mississippi? No. AG Opinion 2025-00219 plus the synthetic-isomer reach of §41-29-113 close the retail lane.

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Cannabis & Hemp Overview

Last reviewed: May 21, 2026

No. Mississippi treats synthetic and chemically converted cannabinoids as Schedule I tetrahydrocannabinols under Miss. Code Ann. §41-29-113, and AG Opinion No. 2025-00219 (June 11, 2025) confirms that consumable hemp products lacking FDA approval are controlled substances unless sold through a licensed medical cannabis dispensary. Retail delta-8, which is almost entirely converted from CBD, has no lawful channel.

Mississippi

Cannabis & Hemp Key Facts

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Legal Status:
Delta-8 THC

Illegal

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Applicable Law

MS AG Opinion No. 2025-00219 (Fitch, June 11, 2025); Miss. Code Ann. §41-29-113 (Schedule I tetrahydrocannabinols, including synthetic equivalents and isomers); Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB 2095, 2022)

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Product Potency Limits

No statutory mg cap. AG opinion treats non-FDA-approved consumable hemp products as Schedule I. Synthetic and chemically converted cannabinoids, which include nearly all retail delta-8, are separately controlled under §41-29-113.

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License Required?

No

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