LOUSVILLE – Kentucky’s governor says the commonwealth’s medical marijuana program is moving forward. Gov. Andy Beshear was asked about the program last week during his Team Kentucky update.
The governor said the dispensaries are now waiting on the cultivators and processors.
“Some of the inspections that have to happen in dispensaries, they have to have product that’s there,” Beshear said. “So I do believe they’ll be operating before the end of the year.”
“I think everybody is working as hard and as fast as they can, but they want to make sure they do it right as well.”
The first medical cannabis dispensary approved to open in the fall is called The Post Dispensary, and it’s in Ohio County, Kentucky. That is about an hour and 45 minutes southwest of Louisville.
One dispensary on Bardstown Road in Louisville is also expected to open sometime this fall. It’s called Kentucky Alternative Care.
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Final Thoughts:
As someone who has followed cannabis reform closely, it’s encouraging to finally see progress turning into real accessibility for patients who need it most. While timelines have shifted before, the governor’s confidence suggests that medical cannabis will soon be a real, tangible option, not just a promise.
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FAQs:
1. When will Kentucky’s first medical marijuana dispensaries officially open?
The governor expects the first dispensaries to begin operating before the end of the year, with locations like The Post Dispensary and Kentucky Alternative Care already preparing for launch.
2. Who will be eligible to buy medical cannabis in Kentucky?
Patients with qualifying medical conditions will need certification from a licensed healthcare provider to access products legally.
