Tag: medical marijuana
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Hundreds of Kentuckians have already applied for medical marijuana program
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Since Kentucky’s medical cannabis program launched Jan. 1, 760 Kentuckians have applied to participate in the program. Gov. Andy Beshear made this announcement at...
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WDRB gives update on medical marijuana in Kentucky, which is now legal but not yet available
Medical marijuana is now legal in Kentucky, but it likely won’t be available anytime soon, Adi Schanie reports for WDRB. That’s because state law requires medical marijuana to be grown,...
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In final drawing, Kentucky awards 12 more medical marijuana licenses
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky awarded 12 additional medical cannabis dispensary licenses through a final drawing held Dec. 16 at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. Sam Flynn, executive...
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Who qualifies for a medical cannabis card in Kentucky and how do you get one?
Kentucky residents who need a medical cannabis card must first have proof of a qualifying medical condition and then must see a registered medical cannabis practitioner approved by the state...
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Kentucky awards first medical cannabis dispensary licenses, more to be chosen
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky awarded its first 36 medical cannabis dispensary licenses through a lottery held Nov. 25 at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. These winners, from...
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Kentucky receives nearly 5,000 applications for medical cannabis business licenses
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nearly 5,000 medical cannabis business license applications have been submitted to Kentucky’s Office of Medical Cannabis, with 88% of them arriving in the last...
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Medical marijuana is on the ballot in over 100 counties and cities across Kentucky
More than 100 cities and counties have opted for a ballot referendum in November that asks voters if they want to allow businesses to operate as licensed medical marijuana growers,...