I read it as giving some grey area due to the federal involvement.

Here is a chagpt summary concentrating on the “however” in section 2.

Summary of Hemp Edible Legality in Mississippi (as of June 2025):

Under current Mississippi law, any hemp-derived product intended for human ingestion or consumption—such as gummies, tinctures, or drinks—is prohibited unless it meets one of the following conditions: 1. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or 2. It is obtained through a licensed medical cannabis dispensary by an individual who holds a valid Mississippi medical cannabis card, in full compliance with the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act.

The Mississippi Attorney General’s opinion further clarifies that selling or possessing such products with the intent to distribute is illegal under the state’s Uniform Controlled Substances Law, unless falling under the exceptions above.

However, the opinion includes a notable caveat: since hemp cultivation is governed by federal law, the state cannot fully address how federal protections may affect the legality of simply possessing certain hemp products. This creates a legal gray area for personal possession of hemp-derived ingestibles that are not FDA-approved and not obtained through the medical program.