After further investigation into allowing cannabis operations in Newport, the city found that it is unachievable under the state’s current guidelines. Newport has held multiple discussions surrounding medical cannabis operations in the city, with some commissioners for and against the idea. City management said they began looking into the state’s zoning tool, which tells them […]
Tag: medical cannabis kentucky
Posted in2024 Primary Election, Elections, Health, Infrastructure, News, Politics, Top 3
10 NKY cities vote in favor of medical cannabis operations
All Northern Kentucky cities that put medical cannabis operations on the ballot have passed them, and starting Jan. 1, 2025, medical cannabis will be legal in the state of Kentucky, with each city responsible for creating zoning regulations to make way for or not allow those types of businesses to operate.
Posted inNews
Fort Wright considers allowing medical cannabis businesses
Fort Wright passed a resolution stating the city’s intention to move forward with amending its zoning ordinances to accommodate medical cannabis facilities. The resolution passed during Wednesday’s city council meeting, with five out of six council members voting in favor. Before the vote, Mayor Dave Hatter reminded the council that this resolution is not legally […]
Posted inNews
Villa Hills discusses restricting medical cannabis operations
Villa Hills City Council discussed an ordinance Wednesday evening that would bar medical cannabis facilities from operating within city limits. Kentucky’s medical cannabis program was formed in 2023 via Senate Bill 47. The legal sale of medical marijuana is set to begin Jan. 1, 2025, but the passage of House Bill 829 in the 2024 […]
Posted inFrankfort
Kentucky legislature passes medical cannabis bill
The Kentucky legislature passed a bill to legalize medical cannabis for users with certain health conditions on Thursday after the House moved the bill through committee and then a floor vote. Senate Bill 27 — a bare-bones medical marijuana bill that won’t allow users to smoke the plant, but would allow Kentuckians with specific health […]