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Feb. 2, 2022 – Mississippi 37th State to Legalize Medical Marijuana

Posted on February 3, 2022 by ProCon.org

Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation on Feb. 2, 2022, after both the Senate and House passed the bill on Jan. 26.

The new law comes after the state Supreme Court struck down a Nov. 2020 voter initiative.

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