MSCTA announces signature drive and assistance to areas that opt-out of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program

(Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Cannabis Trade Association (MSCTA) will hold a signature drive in Ridgeland, MS on Saturday March 12, 2022 and Sunday, March 13, 2022 to assist residents who would like the city to participate in the Medical Cannabis program signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves. 

In section 30 of the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, the governing authorities of a municipality or board of supervisors of a county shall provide a notice in accordance with the Open Meetings Act of its intent to opt-out of the program. Ward 6 Alderman Wesley Hamblin announced Ridgeland’s decision to opt-out and inhibit storefronts and transactions within the city limits. However, the citizens of Ridgeland possess the ability to file a petition of referendum to overturn the decision.

“In November 2020, over 800,000 Mississippians voted for access to an alternative form of healthcare. The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act aims to provide that to the citizens of Mississippi, and also possibly provide an economic windfall for the State as well. While the MSCTA is disappointed that any area of the state would opt-out of the program, we are also prepared to assist Mississippians to receive what they voted for.” MSCTA Director of Communications and Media, Melvin Robinson III said.

For more information on the signature drive, contact the MSCTA by email (melvin@mscta.org) or give us a call at 601-454-9969.