No. Mississippi classifies Salvia divinorum as a Schedule I controlled substance under HB 1249 (2023), criminalizing possession, sale, or cultivation. Local law enforcement, including the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), enforces penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, with recent 2026 guidance emphasizing stricter penalties for distribution near schools.
Key Regulations for Salvia Divinorum in Mississippi
- Schedule I Status: HB 1249 (2023) explicitly lists Salvia divinorum and its active compound, salvinorin A, as Schedule I substances, prohibiting all non-medical use.
- Penalties: Possession is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year imprisonment and $1,000 fine), while sale or cultivation constitutes a felony (up to 3 years imprisonment and $5,000 fine).
- Local Enforcement: The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN) prioritizes interdiction, particularly in counties with high synthetic drug activity, per 2026 operational directives.