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Legislation and Regulation

UPDATE: Kentucky Medical Cannabis Bill Passes Senate

The Senate approved S.B. 47 March 16 in a 26-11 vote.

March 17, 2023

Legislation and Regulation

UPDATE: Kentuckians With Qualifying Conditions Can Possess Medical Cannabis

Starting Jan. 1, Kentuckians with at least one of 21 medical conditions in the executive order can legally purchase cannabis within the U.S., possess up to 8 ounces, and use it to treat their medical conditions.

January 2, 2023

Kentucky

Hemp Applications Open in Kentucky for 2023

Individuals applying for a cultivation license or renewing their license must apply by March 15, 2023.

November 18, 2022

Kentucky

Beshear to Make Medical Cannabis Announcement November 15

The governor is expected to provide an update on medical cannabis at 1 p.m. CT at the Kentucky State Capitol.

November 15, 2022

Kentucky

University of Kentucky’s Cannabis Center Reveals Plans for Research, Trials

A UK professor reported to the Interim Joint Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services this week and presented a variety of planned studies.

October 27, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Medical Cannabis Committee Reports Support for Legalization

Gov. Andy Beshear has released a summary of the feedback provided to the Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee, which was tasked with traveling the state and hearing Kentuckians’ perspectives on the issue.

October 3, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

'There Will Be Some Actions Forthcoming:' Kentucky Governor Reaffirms Plans to Legalize Medical Cannabis Through Executive Action

Gov. Andy Beshear will evaluate feedback provided by the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee and the public before potentially legalizing cannabis for medical purposes.

September 26, 2022

Kentucky

University of Kentucky Opens Medical Cannabis Research Center

The research center will study the health risks, benefits, and potential side effects related to the use of cannabis and its derivatives.

September 21, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Will Kentucky Governor Do What State Legislators Have Not? Week in Review

An executive order would be a first, among U.S. states, and a great leap forward for a state that didn’t crack CBT’s list of most likely candidates for legalization this year.

May 7, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Governor Indicates Executive Cannabis Order Coming

Gov. Andy Beshear, who outlined a four-step plan for medical cannabis last month, said this week he sees a legal opening for his office to act.

May 6, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Cannabis Research Center at University of Kentucky

Gov. Andy Bashear used his line-item veto authority to expand the center’s work and allow more flexibility in choosing its oversight board.

April 27, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Kentucky Governor Takes Issue With Senate Inaction on Medical Cannabis

Gov. Andy Beshear is considering taking executive action on policy reform, but Kentucky’s Senate president said the public “should be concerned.”

April 22, 2022