MS HB391

Establishes Mississippi Medical Marijuana Pilot Program allowing therapeutic use of marijuana for patients with debilitating medical conditions including cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, seizures, ALS, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, ulcerative colitis, intractable pain, and conditions added by the State Department of Health.

Creates registry identification card system for qualifying patients and designated caregivers administered by the State Department of Health, with cards issued within 5 days of approved applications and valid for one year.

Authorizes registration of 3 dispensaries by March 1, 2019, expanding to 4 dispensaries by March 1, 2020, and 5 dispensaries by March 1, 2021, plus at least one testing facility to analyze marijuana safety and potency.

Provides legal protections for qualifying patients, caregivers, physicians, and therapeutic marijuana establishments from arrest, prosecution, and civil penalties when operating in compliance with the act, with allowable possession of 2.5 ounces of marijuana.

Act automatically repeals 5 years after the first dispensary begins supplying patients; amends controlled substances laws to exempt lawful marijuana activities from prosecution during the pilot program period.