Kentucky
In 2023, Kentucky passed legislation that legalized medical cannabis. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2024.
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is the regulatory agency for medical cannabis in Kentucky.
Current Legislation
Possession
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal.
Medical: Adults with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to possess up to 8 ounces of medical marijuana, or 4 ounces of concentrated cannabis.
Growing
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal.
Medical: Adults with a valid medical marijuana card are allowed to grow up to 6 plants per household, with no more than 3 mature plants.
Selling
Adult-Use: Recreational cannabis is not legal.
Medical: The sale of medical cannabis is legal to adults with a valid medical marijuana card. Only licensed dispensaries can sell medical cannabis.
Penalties
Adult-Use: For possession of up to 8 ounces of recreational cannabis, the maximum penalty is a fine of $250. For possession of more than 8 ounces, the maximum penalty is a fine of $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail.
Medical: There are no penalties for possession of up to 8 ounces of medical cannabis by adults with a valid medical marijuana card. For possession of more than 8 ounces, the maximum penalty is a fine of $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail.
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