House Bill 1676 Summary

• Renames the "Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act" to the "Mississippi Intoxicating Hemp Regulation Act" and transfers administration from the Department of Agriculture and Commerce to the State Department of Health.

• Reduces the THC violation threshold for hemp production from 0.5% to 0.3% on a dry weight basis and prohibits manufacturing or selling intoxicating hemp products except through licensed medical cannabis dispensaries.

• Authorizes consumable hemp products containing no more than 0.5 milligrams of total THC per serving and 2.5 milligrams per package with a CBD-to-THC ratio of at least 20:1, subject to a 3% excise tax.

• Prohibits artificially derived cannabinoids and requires all hemp products to be tested at DEA-certified facilities with approved labels and certificates of analysis.

• Establishes licensing requirements for hemp retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and processors with annual fees ranging from $200-$500, and restricts sale of consumable hemp products to persons age 21 and older.