Cannabis seeds in Mississippi

In April 2014, Governor Phil Bryant signed into law HB1231, “Harper Grace’s Act”, following a house vote of 112-6 and a Senate vote of 49-0, however there were critics of this measure, noting that while it authorizes three research centers to produce high-CBD extracts, there is no assured means for patients to obtain the extracts.

The law allows “processed cannabis plant extract, oil or resin that contains more than 15% cannabidiol (CBD) or a dilution of the resin that contains at least fifty (50) milligrams of cannabidiol per milliliter, but not more than one-half of one percent (.5%) of tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]. CBD oil may only be obtained by the order of a physician who is licensed to practice in Mississippi. The CBD oil must be obtained from or tested by the National Center for Natural Products Research at the University of Mississippi and dispensed by the Department of Pharmacy Services at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.”

“Harper Grace’s Law” has more restrictive rules than in any other state that currently has legal medical marijuana. House Bill 1231 only allows processed cannabis plant extract, oil or resin that contains more than 15% of cannabidiol (CBD) and no more than 0.5% THC.