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Educational Resources for You

Explore our curated educational materials to stay informed on the latest medical cannabis developments and best practices. Empower yourself with knowledge and insights that can benefit your business and the community.

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Underlying Law

Medical Cannabis Law, KRS Chapter 218B

Local Government Rules

Local governments may establish time, place, and manner restrictions (that are not less restrictive than the law).

Regulations

Office of Cannabis Management Regulations

Office of Medical Cannabis

OCM website for more information about your cannabis business.

How To Guides

The Office of Medical Cannabis has provided the following How-To Guides for business licensees. These guides provide summaries of various rules and restrictions established by 915 KAR Chapter 1.

Technical Advisory- Guidance for Cultivator Licensees Regarding Calculating

Canopy Square Footage

Request for Initial Inspection - Cultivator

Request for Initial Inspection - Dispensary

Medical Cannabis Packaging

Medical Cannabis Packaging - Edible Labeling

Medical Cannabis Packaging - Concentrate Labeling

Cannabis Business Advertising

Cannabis Business Security and Surveillance

Cannabis Business Transporting

How to Label Concentrates

How to Label Raw Plant Material

How to Label Edibles

How-To GMP Requirements

Testing Roadmaps - Processor

Testing Roadmaps - Cultivator

Testing Roadmaps - Combined

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Kentucky News

Kentucky senators push to change law making gun ownership illegal for medical marijuana patients

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky lawmakers are pushing to change a law that makes it illegal for medical marijuana patients to own a gun.

Medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky on Jan. 1. But federal law makes it illegal to own a gun and use medical marijuana at the same time, causing confusion for some Kentuckians.

Under federal regulations, marijuana use classifies an individual as a "prohibited person," making it illegal to own a firearm.

More Than 100 Kentucky Communities Vote To Legalize Medical Cannabis

Voters in more than 100 cities and counties last week approved measures to allow medical cannabis businesses to locate in their communities, marking a clean sweep of all 106 local ordinances on the ballot. All 53 counties and 53 cities with a medical marijuana referendum on the ballot approved the measures, although dozens of local jurisdictions passed bans of medical cannabis businesses before the November election.

Kentucky legalizes medical cannabis, dispensaries yet to open

On Jan. 1, medical cannabis became legal in Kentucky, with licensed practitioners being able to issue marijuana cards as of December 2024. But, there are currently no dispensaries in the Commonwealth.

West Kentucky is slated to have four marijuana dispensaries, but when they will sell their first products remains unknown. Attempts were made to contact the companies operating the dispensaries but were unsuccessful.

Ky Cannabis Industry Alliance names Rep. Rachel Roberts its executive director

The Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance (KCIA) has appointed state Rep. Rachel Roberts as its new executive director. A distinguished legislator and steadfast advocate for cannabis reform, Roberts brings experience and leadership to KCIA as the commonwealth’s medical cannabis program prepares to launch.

Elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2020, Rep. Roberts made history as the first woman to represent the 67th District. Her tenure has been marked by unwavering dedication to progressive cannabis legislation, including being a key advocate for Senate Bill 47, which legalized medical cannabis in Kentucky. Her advocacy resulted in PTSD being listed as a qualifying condition in the enabling legislation, and she has been instrumental in advancing the conversation around cannabis policy in the state.

Policy Insights

Our policy updates offer valuable insights into the evolving legislative landscape surrounding medical cannabis in Kentucky. Stay informed on regulatory changes, advocacy efforts, and policy developments that impact your business.

This legislative advocacy is a vital function supported by KCIA membership dues. If your organization has not yet joined KCIA, we encourage you to consider becoming a member and adding your voice to our collective efforts to strengthen the cannabis industry in Kentucky.

Bill Tracker

SB195 (BR-1928)

AN ACT relating to medicinal cannabis
Amend KRS 218B.020 to remove the requirement that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services collaborate with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and the Kentucky Center for Cannabis in compiling an annual medicinal cannabis report.

HB 105(BR-923)

AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.

HB 106(BR-920)

AN ACT relating to cannabis.

SCR23(BR-906)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Kentucky's congressional delegation to support amending the Gun Control Act of 1968 to allow users of medical cannabis to exercise their Second Amendment right to bear arms.

HB734

Amend KRS 241.010 to define "cannabinoid" and "cannabis-infused beverage"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to indicate that the Department for Public Health regulates the manufacture, distribution, and retail sale of cannabis-infused beverages containing cannabinoids; make technical corrections; amend KRS 217.039, 243.034, and 243.0341 to conform.