Below is the history of Mississippi hemp bills that have progressed through the state capitol over time. Today, Mississippi has legalized hemp cultivation, but without regulating production. As a result, any producer must submit the license application directly to the USDA.
An act authorizing the cultivation, processing and transportation of hemp in order to comply with all federal laws and USDA plans.
● Status: signed into law by Governor Reeves on June 29, 2020
2019
An Act to authorize the cultivation and handling of industrial hemp, require licensing of hemp growers by the Department of Agriculture and Trade, require record keeping, seed retention and inspections, provide for licensing and renewal fees, impose civil penalties for violations of such Act.
● 41-29-113 and 69-1-13, Mississippi Code of 1972.
2015
Authorization of the cultivation and handling of industrial hemp to define specific thermals, require licensing of hemp growers in accordance with agreements with the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
2014
Industrial hemp: Legalization and regulation for specific purposes. Introduced on 1/20/2014 and referred to the Agriculture and Judiciary committees.