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After your consultation, your healthcare practitioner will provide your certification which you must submit to the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis along with your complete application online or by mail.
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Once approved, your digital Kentucky medical cannabis card will be issued within 5 days, allowing you to make purchases at licensed dispensaries once they are operational.
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Kentucky: Everything You Need to Know
Kentucky Laws
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program was established by Senate Bill 47, signed into law on March 31, 2023, and officially launched on January 1, 2025. The program is regulated by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services through the Office of Medical Cannabis. Patients with qualifying medical conditions can receive certification from licensed healthcare providers and will access medical cannabis through state-licensed dispensaries once operational.
- Patients must be Kentucky residents.
- Licensed physicians and advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority may certify patients for medical cannabis.
- Cannabis products will be available exclusively through licensed medical cannabis dispensaries regulated by the state.
- Home cultivation is strictly prohibited under Kentucky law.
- Smoking cannabis is illegal; only vaporization, edibles, oils, tinctures, and raw cannabis for other consumption methods are permitted.
- Patients under 18 must have a designated caregiver to purchase and administer their medical cannabis.
- Driving under the influence of cannabis remains illegal and subject to penalties.
- Public consumption is prohibited; use is restricted to private residences.
- Recreational marijuana is illegal.
Kentucky Reform Timeline
2023 – Medical Cannabis Legislation Passed
- Governor Andy Beshear signs Senate Bill 47 into law on March 31, 2023, legalizing medical cannabis for qualifying patients with program launched January 1, 2025.
2024 – Regulatory Framework Established
- Cabinet for Health and Family Services files 17 comprehensive regulations establishing licensing procedures for cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and patient registration requirements by April 2024.
Late 2024 – Business Licensing Begins
- State awards cultivator/processor licenses through lottery system and begins approving dispensary licenses to be distributed across regions throughout 2025.
January 2025 – Program Launch
- Medical cannabis program officially begins on January 1, 2025, with Patient and Caregiver Registry Portal opening for applications. Over 11,000 patients become certified.
September 2025 – Dispensaries to Open in Fall
- Medical cannabis dispensaries are scheduled to open in fall across Kentucky to serve registered patients with certified medical conditions.
Kentucky Possession Limits
Kentucky law establishes specific supply limits based on time periods, with practitioners able to authorize higher amounts when medically necessary.
- Patients may possess up to a 30-day supply at their residence and a 10-day supply on their person (in original dispensary container).
- Standard 30-day supply limits: 112 grams (4 ounces) of flower, 3,900 mg of THC-infused products (edibles/oils/tinctures), or 28 grams of concentrates.
- Standard 10-day supply limits: 37.5 grams of flower, 1,300 mg of THC-infused products, or 9.5 grams of concentrates.
- Practitioners may authorize higher amounts if standard limits would not provide adequate therapeutic relief.
- Designated caregivers may purchase and possess a 30-day supply for each registered patient they assist.
- Cannabis must be kept in original dispensary packaging when not at home.
- Home cultivation is illegal.
- Kentucky medical cannabis registry cards are valid for one year from issuance and must be renewed annually.
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What conditions qualify for medical marijuana in Kentucky?
Kentucky qualifies patients with any type or form of cancer, chronic severe/intractable/debilitating pain, epilepsy or other intractable seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis/muscle spasms/spasticity, chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The Kentucky Center for Cannabis may approve additional conditions.
Where can I purchase medical marijuana in Kentucky?
Registered patients can purchase at licensed medical cannabis dispensaries once they become operational. As of Fall 2025, dispensaries are beginning to open across Kentucky in phases. Medical cannabis is exempt from sales and excise taxes. Present your valid registry card and photo ID at purchase.
Can I grow my own medical marijuana in Kentucky?
No, home cultivation is strictly prohibited in Kentucky, even for registered medical marijuana patients. All cannabis products must be obtained through state-licensed medical cannabis dispensaries to ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Does Kentucky accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards?
No, Kentucky does not accept out-of-state medical marijuana cards. It is one of several states that do not offer reciprocity for medical cannabis programs. This means that a medical marijuana card from another state is not valid for purchasing or possessing cannabis in Kentucky.
How long is a Kentucky medical cannabis card valid?
Kentucky medical cannabis registry cards are valid for one year from issuance and must be renewed annually.
Can I smoke medical marijuana in Kentucky?
No, smoking cannabis is illegal in Kentucky, even for medical patients. Allowable consumption methods include vaporization (21+ only), edibles, oils, tinctures, and raw cannabis for other preparation methods.
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