Jackson, MS Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)
Key Facts
- Zoning classification
- Personal and Commercial Service (§ 202.125(a))
- Site plan trigger
- All medical cannabis businesses (§ 1203-A(14))
- City permit
- Medical Cannabis Permit, $1,000/yr (§ 114-138.2)
- Opt-out status
- Not opted out; regulated locally
- Prohibited features
- No drive-through, curbside, or delivery (§ 114-137.5)
- Dispensary hours
- 9am-9pm Sun-Thu, 8am-10pm Fri-Sat (§ 114-139)
Summary
Jackson has not opted out of medical cannabis; its Zoning Ordinance classifies a medical cannabis dispensary as a "Personal and Commercial Service" use under § 202.125(a), and § 1203-A(14) requires site plan review for every medical cannabis business regardless of district. The city also requires a separate Medical Cannabis Permit from Planning and Development.
202.125(a) Personal and Commercial Service: a business that engages in the provision of services directly to the consumer at the site of the business or which receives from/returns to the customer goods that have been treated or processed at another location. This use shall include, but shall not be limited to, barber shops, beauty parlors, currency exchanges, domestic pet grooming, financial institutions, interior design studios, laundry and dry cleaning establishments (plant off-premises), martial arts or dance studios, medical cannabis dispensary ,commercial package or mailing services (distribution off-site), photography processing, self-service laundries, shoe repair shops, tanning or toning salons, tailoring shops, travel agencies and massage therapists.
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Full Breakdown
125(a) to include, among other listed uses, a "medical cannabis dispensary," placing dispensaries in the same zoning-use category as barber shops, dry cleaners and photography processors rather than creating a standalone cannabis zoning district. 01-A draws representatives from Zoning Administration, the Fire Department, Police Department, Engineering, and the Signs and License Division before the project can proceed. 2, on top of the standard business privilege license required by § 114-143. m. m. Friday and Saturday. Jackson's ordinance, adopted March 18, 2025, regulates medical cannabis establishments under the authority of Miss. § 41-137-37 rather than prohibiting them, so the city has not opted out of allowing dispensaries within its limits.
Violations & Fines
Operating a medical cannabis establishment without the required site plan approval or the § 114-138 Planning and Development permit is deemed a public nuisance under § 114-141 and a misdemeanor, punishable by escalating fines from $100.00 up to $1,000.00 for repeat offenses within a two-year period, plus up to 180 days of incarceration for a third violation and possible civil injunctive relief sought by the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Jackson opted out of allowing medical cannabis dispensaries?
What zoning use category covers a cannabis dispensary in Jackson?
Does a Jackson dispensary need city approval beyond zoning?
Can a Jackson dispensary offer drive-through or delivery service?
Sources & Official References
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