Key Statistics
Quick Facts
Not Legal
Legal
Medical Cannabis Program
To be determined - program launching January 2025
Cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, MS, chronic nausea, PTSD, and others
Program launching January 2025
Need help getting your medical card? Check out our complete guide to getting a medical marijuana card.
Penalties & Enforcement
Under 8 oz: Class B misdemeanor. Over 8 oz: Felony
Federal vs. Kentucky Law
Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.
Illegal (Schedule I)
All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited
Medical Legal
Registered patients can access medical cannabis
What this means: While Kentucky has legalized cannabis at the state level, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.
Kentucky Cannabis Law FAQ
Yes, Kentucky legalized medical cannabis in 2023, with dispensary sales beginning January 2025.
Official Resources
For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:
Kentucky Official Cannabis WebsiteSources
Kentucky (KY)
Quick Reference Card
Not Legal
Legal
To be determined - program launching January 2025
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