SB 2767 Summary

• Authorizes the production, possession, and commerce of industrial hemp in Mississippi, defined as Cannabis sativa L. with no more than 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry weight basis.

• Requires all hemp growers and processors to obtain licenses from the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, with additional permits required for those producing agricultural hemp seed.

• Mandates record-keeping by growers and processors, allows department inspections with 3 days' notice, and permits seizure of crops exceeding the 0.3% THC threshold.

• Authorizes the department to impose civil penalties up to $2,500 for violations and to revoke or refuse to renew licenses for non-compliance with regulations.

• Amends the state's controlled substances schedules to exempt hemp and hemp products from Schedule I drug classifications while maintaining restrictions on marijuana and synthetic cannabinoids.