Kentucky residents with a doctor’s recommendation can officially apply for medical marijuana cards and, once approved, access cannabis at licensed dispensaries after they become operational.
As of Wednesday, patients and caregivers can now visit the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis (OCM) application portal, submit their information and pay a one-time $25 fee to obtain a card. The application review process may take a few days, officials said.
In order to get the medical cannabis card, patients must have a written certification from a doctor affirming that they have a qualifying condition. Doctors have been able to issue those certifications since the beginning of December.
After holding two licensing lotteries, Kentucky regulators have so far approved about 50 medical cannabis dispensaries throughout the state.
During the November election, Kentucky saw more than 100 cities and counties approve local ordinances to allow medical cannabis businesses in their jurisdictions. The governor said the election results demonstrate that “the jury is no longer out” on the issue that is clearly supported by voters across partisan and geographical lines.
Meanwhile, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently warned Kentucky residents that, if they choose to participate in the state’s medical marijuana program, they
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