JACKSON, Miss — Mississippi is moving closer to joining most other states in allowing people to use marijuana to relieve medical conditions.
The Mississippi House passed a bill Wednesday to create a medical marijuana program in the state.
People would be able to buy about 3 ounces of marijuana a month. The Senate passed a version of the bill last week, allowing up to 3.5 ounces a month.
The Senate could either accept the House plan or seek final negotiations. In November 2020, a wide margin of Mississippi voters approved a medical marijuana initiative.
The state Supreme Court later ruled the initiative was not properly on the ballot.