The battle over consumable hemp products sold in certain places in Mississippi is now in limbo.In a recently released opinion, Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) said hemp products designed to be consumed are illegal in most cases.She said in order for them to be legal, they have to be sold through a licensed medical cannabis dispensary or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The opinion came in response to a request from Rep. Lee Yancey (R-Miss.) over the product.Fitch said under state law, the answer is no unless they meet strict medical cannabis guidelines.
The battle over consumable hemp products sold in certain places in Mississippi is now in limbo.
In a recently released opinion, Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) said hemp products designed to be consumed are illegal in most cases.
She said in order for them to be legal, they have to be sold through a licensed medical cannabis dispensary or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
The opinion came in response to a request from Rep. Lee Yancey (R-Miss.) over the product.
Fitch said under state law, the answer is no unless they meet strict medical cannabis guidelines.
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