JACKSON ⢠While Mississippi voters overwhelmingly endorsed a specific medical marijuana legalization plan in November, the state might ultimately create a program that looks drastically different.
Thatâs because the Mississippi Supreme Court could invalidate Initiative 65 in the coming months. The possibility has led the Legislature to push a replacement pot program that deviates significantly from the constitutional amendment voters wanted.
Marijuana experts and industry players told the Daily Journal they have several technical concerns about the legislative proposal, Senate Bill 2765, from excessive licensing fees for growers and dispensaries to limited patient access.
But their central frustration is that the legislation simply does not mirror what was on the ballot, which they argue is the only fair resolution for Mississippians if the initiative is killed in court.
Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association launches ahead of rollout (Source: WAFB) By Jacob Gallant | December 15, 2020 at 12:13 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 1:54 PM
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Medical marijuana advocates launched the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association.
This comes after Initiative 65 passed in November, clearing the way for the legalization of medical marijuana in the state.
“We are so excited to officially launch this association,” said Ken Newburger, Executive Director for the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association. “We already have over 50 members, and our goal is to make sure we give these businesses access to tools and information to give Mississippi a top-tier medical marijuana program. Our team worked so hard alongside Mississippi voters to pass Initiative 65 at the polls, and now we want to do all we can to assure the program operates in the best way possible for patients in Mississippi.”
MS Medical Marijuana Association looking to connect businesses with industry experts
The state’s medical marijuana program is set to roll out in August 2021.
MS Medical Marijuana Association looking to connect businesses with industry experts By David Elliott and Lindsay Knowles | December 15, 2020 at 1:14 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 4:25 PM
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Now that Initiative 65 has passed, advocates have launched the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association.
According to its website, the association - dubbed the 3MA for short - represents the diverse group of business licenses in Mississippi’s medical marijuana industry and will work to monitor legislative and regulatory activity, advocate for its members, and to be a single and coherent political voice representing the interests of the industry.