Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently provided an update on medical cannabis in his state, which has already seen significant demand from would-be patients.
At 12:01 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025, the Office of Medical Cannabis launched the portal for patient medical cannabis card applications. To apply, Kentuckians need to obtain an electronic written certification from an authorized practitioner. Once they have their certification, they can submit an application and, if approved, receive a digital registry ID card.
There are currently over 267 authorized, registered practitioners in the commonwealth located in 68 counties across Kentucky. Since Dec. 1, 2024, more than 3,359 Kentuckians have seen a practitioner and received their electronic written certification. As of Jan. 6, 2025, more than 760 Kentuckians have applied for a medical cannabis card. Under Kentucky law, the Office of Medical Cannabis has 30 days to review each application for a medical cannabis card. Those applications submitted are currently under review.
The program has also launched a hotline for Kentuckians needing assistance with applying for a card: 833-727-2828.
