Boone County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a series of zoning amendments related to medical cannabis businesses, which would dictate where dispensaries are allowed to do business.
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Boone County Planning Commission to review zoning changes for medical cannabis
The Boone County Planning Commission will act on a series of zoning amendments related to medical cannabis businesses after its Technical Design/Review committee recommended their approval. “This relates to the change in Kentucky statute that will allow medical cannabis effective January 2025,” Chairman Rick Lunnemann said. Under Kentucky state law, medical cannabis businesses are barred […]
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Kenton County mayors talk medical marijuana: ‘I got called the weed guy already’
Kenton County Mayors Group continued their discussion about the upcoming legalization of medical cannabis at their meeting, with Dr. Michael Reeser presenting information about the medical uses of cannabis. Sharmili Reddy continued discussions of zoning laws and the state’s regulations for medical cannabis businesses.
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Erlanger City Council discusses potential regulations for medicinal cannabis
Erlanger City Council discussed the steps it would take to regulate medicinal cannabis businesses, including letting citizens vote on establishing them or banning them from the city altogether, while also considering potential revenue from taxes and fees.
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Kenton County preps for new medical cannabis law
Kenton County Planning and Development Services is drawing up model zoning regulations for cities to consult when considering how to plan for the impending legalization of medical cannabis in 2025, and the county is offering assistance to cities that want to allow zoning for growing sites, dispensaries, processing facilities and testing facilities.
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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 […]