Kenton County officials discussed the soon-to-be implemented administrative regulations around medical cannabis at the Kenton County Mayors Group meeting on Saturday. The state is responsible for issuing certifications to businesses and professionals to grow, sell and prescribe cannabis, but cities are free to allow or prohibit the establishment of such businesses however they see fit.
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Proposed KY medical cannabis regs removed from legislative committee agenda
Two proposed state regulations related to Kentucky’s medical cannabis law passed in 2023 are on hold for another month. Both proposed regulations were on the Jan. 8 agenda for the state legislative Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee in recent days but were removed from the agenda before Monday’s afternoon meeting. The proposed regulations would establish professional […]
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Mayors discuss ‘political hot potato’ of new medical marijuana law
A group of Kenton County mayors that meets monthly discussed Saturday what to do about a new law that allows Kentuckians to use medically regulated cannabis for certain conditions, such as cancer, chronic pain and seizure disorders among others. “This is coming in your direction,” said Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette at the meeting. “It’s only […]
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Medical marijuana proposal gains momentum in Kentucky
Written by Associated Press reporter Bruce Schreiner Supporters of legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky achieved a breakthrough Tuesday when their bill cleared a Senate committee with support from a key Republican leader after years of running into a roadblock. Medical cannabis supporters broke into applause when Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer voted for the […]
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This gubernatorial candidate says he’ll pass medical marijuana if elected
Speaking on the steps of the Kentucky capitol Tuesday, Agriculture Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles said he’ll pass medical marijuana if elected governor. “It’s time for Kentucky to pass a responsible medical marijuana piece of legislation that helps benefit patients across Kentucky,” Quarles said. Quarles’ pitch is part of his plan to present […]
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Beshear’s medical marijuana order goes into effect Sunday
Written by WCPO’s Anna Azallion Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order on medical marijuana goes into effect Sunday, but it has several limitations, so advocates are working with lawmakers, hoping to get a bill passed on the issue during the 2023 legislative session. The executive order allows some to possess marijuana in Kentucky, but there are conditions. […]
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House District 64 preview: Rep. Kim Moser vs. Anita Isaacs
The Interim Committee on Health, Welfare, and Family Services will receive an update Wednesday from Shanna Babalonis, the director Kentucky Cannabis Center, about the newly created center that was born out of House Bill 604. Rep. Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) sponsored that bill to better understand cannabis and its medicinal qualities. Gov. Andy Beshear recently […]
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Kentucky legislation will be ‘most restrictive medical cannabis bill in the United States’
Medical marijuana has taken a crucial step in passing in Kentucky. Though the bill is barebones and won’t allow users to smoke the flower, it will provide much-needed relief for those who use cannabis for pain or sickness relief. House Bill 136 passed the Judiciary Committee on March 10 and now heads to the House […]