22.14 Individuals Convicted of Drug-Related Felonies.
A. Mississippi has opted out of the law that denies assistance and benefits after drug-related convictions. B. Mississippi statute as of July 1, 2019 provides that individuals convicted of drug-related felonies are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. Source: 7 CFR §273.11(m); Miss. Code Ann. §43-12-71 Revised: March 2022 (DAA Treatment Centers)