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Medical Cannabis in Mississippi: A New Year, A New Regulated Industry

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The new year has kicked off with the long-awaited start of medical cannabis sales in Mississippi. The first legal sales of medical cannabis to qualifying patients have taken place. With licenses issued and medical cannabis...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Loss Of Congressional District Dooms Mississippi’s Medical Marijuana Initiative

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The Mississippi Supreme Court held on May 14, 2021 that a citizen initiative to legalize medical marijuana violated the Mississippi Constitution. The decision turned on the loss of a congressional district due to the 2000...more

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Update on Medical Marijuana in Mississippi: COURT VOIDS INITIATIVE 65

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The Mississippi Medical Marijuana program will not go forward – at least not at this time. On Friday, the Mississippi Supreme Court handed down its decision in the City of Madison’s challenge to Initiative 65, Mary Hawkins...more

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Update on Medical Marijuana in Mississippi: INITIATIVE 65 CHALLENGE UNDER JUDICIAL ADVISEMENT

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Yesterday, the Mississippi Supreme Court held oral argument in the City of Madison’s challenge to Initiative 65, Mary Hawkins Butler v. Michael Watson, 2020-IA-01199-SCT. Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler asked the court to...more

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Supreme Court Entertains Oral Argument on Constitutionality of Mississippi Medical Marijuana Program and the Initiative Process

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On April 14, 2021, the Mississippi Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning a lawsuit brought challenging the constitutionality of Initiative 65, the measure adopted by state voters in November of 2020, amending the...more

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