MS SB2115

Adds tianeptine and its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers to Schedule II controlled substances under Mississippi law effective July 1, 2023.

Criminalizes transfer, distribution, and possession with intent to transfer of tianeptine with penalties ranging from up to 8 years imprisonment and $50,000 fine for less than 2 grams, to 5-30 years imprisonment and up to $500,000 fine for 10 or more grams.

Criminalizes simple possession of tianeptine with penalties ranging from misdemeanor (up to 1 year imprisonment/$1,000 fine) for less than 0.1 grams to felony charges (3-20 years imprisonment and up to $500,000 fine) for 10 or more grams.

Excludes tianeptine offenses from paraphernalia charges and provides an exception for lawful medical cannabis actions under the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.

Applies trafficking and aggravated trafficking penalties to tianeptine violations, with mandatory 10-40 year sentences for trafficking and 25-year minimum for aggravated trafficking of 200 grams or more.