The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will soon hold a series of public hearings across its eight tribal communities ahead of a summer referendum on marijuana decriminalization and regulation.
The referendum, listed as Referendum No. 2025-01, would legalize the possession, production, and distribution of marijuana on tribal lands. If approved, it would make the Choctaw Tribe the first in Mississippi to establish a regulated marijuana system.
The public hearings will feature representatives from the Office of the Tribal Chief and the Tribal Council, who will answer questions and provide details about the proposed policy shift. The hearings will run from May 12 through May 28 and are open to all tribal members.
Here are the dates, times, and locations for each hearing:
• Bogue Homa — Monday, May 12 | 5:30–7 p.m. | BH Community CERF Building
• Crystal Ridge — Wednesday, May 14 | 5:30–7 p.m. | CR Community CERF Building
• Bogue Chitto — Thursday, May 15 | 5:30–7 p.m. | BC Community CERF Building
• Bogue Chitto–Henning, TN — Saturday, May 17 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Henning Community CERF Building
• Pearl River — Monday, May 19 | 5:30–7 p.m. | PR Community CERF Building
• Red Water — Wednesday, May 21 | 5:30–7 p.m. | RW Community CERF Building
• Standing Pine — Thursday, May 22 | 5:30–7 p.m. | SP Community CERF Building
• Conehatta — Tuesday, May 27 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Conehatta Community CERF Building
• Tucker — Wednesday, May 28 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Tucker Community CERF Building
Those with questions can contact the Tribal Election Commission Office at (601) 650-7475.
