Where We Are and How We Got Here: What Cannabis Businesses in Mississippi Need to Know as the Program Forges Ahead

February 24, 2023 | 4:00 pm | Room 1 | Business / Legal

The path to a fully operational medical cannabis program has been far from smooth in Mississippi, but what once seemed to some as a dream is now a reality.  As the program transitions into full operational mode, how cannabis businesses in Mississippi address certain legal considerations might dictate their success.  Slates Veazey will discuss and explore those legal considerations and provide a snapshot of what 2023 might hold for Mississippi’s new medical cannabis market.

Slates Veazey, Partner, Bradley

Slates is a member of Bradley’s Cannabis Industry team, advising clients on a variety of cannabis issues and in a wide range of sectors. From individuals and entities interested in participating in the new Mississippi medical cannabis program to non-plant-touching companies impacted by that emerging market, Slates and his partners provide the full suite of services that Bradley offers to its many other clients — but with a specific understanding of the ever-changing cannabis industry. His work has been featured in The National Law Journal, JD Supra, Law360, and the Cannabis Business Executive. Slates also has been quoted by the Mississippi Business Journal and Mississippi Today regarding Mississippi’s medical cannabis program.