Kentucky Medical Cannabis Applications

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September 22 2025

Primary Reason

Chronic pain is the top reason Kentuckians apply for medical cannabis cards, reports WHAS11.

Qualifying Conditions

Kentucky law restricts medical cannabis to residents with:

• Chronic or severe pain

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Cancer

• Multiple sclerosis

• Chronic nausea

• Seizure disorders

  
  

Application Data

As of September 15, the Office of Medical Cannabis approved 13,925 applicants. Over 90 are caregivers who assist with purchasing and administering cannabis. Practitioners submitted nearly 20,320 electronic certifications.

Program Progress

Governor Andy Beshear stated on September 4 that dispensaries await cultivators and processors but should operate by year-end. He emphasized careful implementation.