REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE USE, PURCHASE, POSSESSION, DISTRIBUTION, SALE OR OFFERING FOR SALE OF SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS OR OTHER SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS

Biloxi Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. III

in effect

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-2-1 [Unlawful.]

Sec. 13-2-1. - [Unlawful.] No person shall use, possess, purchase, distribute, sell, or attempt to use, possess, purchase, distribute, sell or publicly display for sale any one or more of the following chemicals, either alone or in combination with other legal or illegal substances, within the city limits of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi: (1) 1-naphthalenyl-(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-methanone, which is sometimes marketed under the name JWH-018/spice, or other names; (2) (1-butyl-1H-indol-3-yl)-1-naphthalenyl-methanone, which is sometimes marketed under the name JWH-073, or other names; (3) 1 -(3-[trifluoromethylphenyl]) piperazine, which is sometimes marketed under the name TFMPP, or other names; (4) 4-methoxymethcathione and Ethylcathinone, 3,4- methylenedioxypyrovalerone and related analogs and CP-47,497 and related homologs (also seen in spice), such as C6, C8, and C9; (5) Any structural analogs similar to those listed above, including but not limited to synthetic cannabinoids. (Ord. No. 2163, § 1, 7-27-10)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-2-2 [Confiscation; destroyed.]

Sec. 13-2-2. - [Confiscation; destroyed.] If any of the aforementioned substances shall be found in the possession of any person, unless specifically excluded herein, the substances shall be confiscated and destroyed by law enforcement officials. (Ord. No. 2163, § 1, 7-27-10)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-2-3 [Exemptions.]

Sec. 13-2-3. - [Exemptions.] It shall not be an offense under 13-2-1 above of this article if a person shall be acting at the direction of an authorized agent of the City of Biloxi, Mississippi to enforce or ensure compliance with this law prohibiting the use, possession, purchase, distribution, or sale or the attempt to use, possess, purchase, distribute, or sell or publicly display for sale the aforementioned substances. (Ord. No. 2163, § 1, 7-27-10)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-2-4 [Application.]

Sec. 13-2-4. - [Application.] This article shall not apply to any person who shall commit any act described in this article pursuant to the direction or prescription of a duly licensed physician or dentist authorized to direct or prescribe such act. This article shall not apply to the inhalation of anesthesia for a medical or dental purpose which inhalation of anesthesia shall be administered by or under the supervision of a duly licensed physician or dentist. (Ord. No. 2163, § 1, 7-27-10)

Biloxi Code of Ordinances § 13-2-5 [Penalty for violation.]

Sec. 13-2-5. - [Penalty for violation.] Any person found to be guilty of violating this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or imprisoned in the county jail not to exceed six months or both. (Ord. No. 2163, § 1, 7-27-10)

Source: City of Biloxi, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/biloxi/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH13OFMIPR_ARTIIIREPRUSPUPODISAOFSASYCAOTSYPRFetched: 11/1/2026