Are Kentucky medical marijuana cards real?
Added on 26 January 2024
But what exactly can people legally do at this point?
Here's what we know:
Do I need a Kentucky medical marijuana or medical cannabis card now?
No.
Brice Mitchell, a spokesperson for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, told The Courier Journal the current legislation surrounding medical cannabis goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025, and at this time, no regulations have been issued on how individuals may become legal cardholders.
"Before the law goes into effect there is no need for a medical marijuana card," Gov. Andy Beshear said. "We’ve been made aware of reports that there are businesses not licensed or affiliated with the commonwealth that are advertising for medical marijuana cards for a fee. Those are not legitimate, most likely fraudulent, you should not try to secure a card through an advertisement that you have seen."
Can I buy medical cannabis in Kentucky now?
No. The Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program is expected to start next year, and no licenses or permits have been given to businesses that will grow, process or sell medical cannabis products.
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