Alabama vs. Mississippi medical marijuana card: how they compare
Live near the Alabama–Mississippi line? You can only get a card in the state where you live, but here's how the two programs compare.
Side by side
| Alabama | Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|
| First visit online | In person first | In person first |
| State fee | $40 virtual card or $50 physical card | $25 |
| Card lasts | 1 year | 1 year (unless the practitioner sets a shorter term) |
| Patient limit | No more than 70 daily doses at any time | 28 MMCEUs for residents; 14 MMCEUs for non-residents |
| Home grow | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Recreational | Not legal | Not legal |
| Listed conditions | 20 | 22 |
Residency is what matters
Both programs are for residents. Moving across the line means applying again in your new state — and you can't carry cannabis between them.
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Sources
- AMCC - Patient and Caregiver Registration
- AMCC FAQ - How can I get a medical cannabis card?
- AMCC Schedule of Fees, Penalties and Fines (rev. 12/12/2024)
- Ala. Admin. Code Chapter 538-X-2 (Medical Cannabis, rev. 6/14/26)
- Ala. Admin. Code Rule 540-X-25-.09 (Board of Medical Examiners)
This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Laws change — confirm details with your state agency. State facts last checked October 7, 2026.