HB 1502 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

MS Hemp Cultivation Act; revise provisions of and legalize manufacture and sale of hemp beverages.

HB 1502 legalizes the manufacture and sale of hemp-based beverages (like drinks) under state health regulations, while expanding rules for other hemp products (edibles, oils) to be regulated by the State Department of Health. Key provisions include lowering THC limits to 0.3%, requiring business licenses, mandatory lab testing, a 3% excise tax on consumable hemp products, and creating an online public directory of approved products. Businesses must label products clearly, post safety notices, and face fines for selling unlisted or non-compliant items. The bill died in committee in April 2025 after failing a vote.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025

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As Introduced → Current version · 8 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended after passing the House to expand Mississippi's hemp regulations from just cultivation to include the manufacture, production, distribution, and sale of consumable hemp products. The changes transfer administration from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Health, add a 3% excise tax, require product testing and labeling, and legalize hemp beverages regulated like light alcoholic drinks.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from regulating only hemp cultivation to include the full supply chain of consumable hemp products (edibles, tinctures, etc.) and hemp beverages, with new licensing requirements for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers.

ADMINISTRATION

Administrative authority transferred from the Department of Agriculture and Commerce to the State Department of Health and State Health Officer.

REQUIREMENT

New requirements for quarterly reporting, electronic reporting systems, and mandatory product testing in DEA-certified facilities.

Mandatory posting of THC warning notices at all points of sale for consumable hemp products.

FISCAL

3% excise tax on consumable hemp products with proceeds deposited into the State General Fund.

THRESHOLDS

THC concentration threshold reduced from 0.5% to 0.3% for hemp product violations.

ELIGIBILITY

New requirements for manufacturers to submit certification forms listing all products sold in Mississippi.

DEFINITION

New definitions for hemp beverages regulated under alcohol beverage statutes.

ENFORCEMENT

New penalties for selling unlisted products and failure to post required warning notices.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 11, 2025 · House Feb 11, 2025

How they voted

40–10

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 51

Mar 11, 2025

D Democratic16

15 Yea 1 Nay

93% Yea

R Republican35

25 Yea 9 Nay 1

71% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Conference Report Adopted

lower

Mar 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Conference Report Filed

lower

Mar 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed As Amended

upper

Mar 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed As Amended

upper

Mar 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

Amended

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

upper

Feb 17, 2025

Committee

Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Finance

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced

Transmitted To Senate

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed As Amended

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

lower

Jan 20, 2025

Committee

Referred To Business and Commerce;Ways and Means

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors