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Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis

@MedCanKY

The Office of Medical Cannabis administers the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program.

 Frankfort, KY
kymedcan.ky.gov/
Joined July 2023
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Last week, the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis joined the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance (KCIA) for its annual conference to reflect on the progress of Kentucky’s medical cannabis program over the past year. 1/2
Gov. Andy Beshear delivers remarks at the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance's annual conference in Lexington, Kentucky.

ALT Gov. Andy Beshear delivers remarks at the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance's annual conference in Lexington, Kentucky.

Representatives from the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis participate in a panel discussion at the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance's annual conference. Panelists are seated onstage in front of a blue KCIA backdrop.

ALT Representatives from the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis participate in a panel discussion at the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance's annual conference. Panelists are seated onstage in front of a blue KCIA backdrop.

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From the opening of the Commonwealth’s first dispensary to expanded access across all 11 regions, there’s a lot to celebrate! Thank you to KCIA for the opportunity to share our progress, and to Gov. Andy Beshear for his continued support of the program. 2/2
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From the opening of the Commonwealth’s first dispensary to expanded access across all 11 regions, there’s a lot to celebrate! Thank you to KCIA for the opportunity to share our progress, and to Gov. Andy Beshear for his continued support of the program. 2/2
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Medical cannabis dispensaries are now operating in all 11 of Kentucky’s dispensary licensing regions! With Sunnyside Dispensary now open in Prestonsburg, Kentucky has 26 operating dispensaries. 1/3
A Kentucky map marks dispensary locations, with Prestonsburg highlighted, above a photo of the Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary storefront. The Team Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis logo

ALT A Kentucky map marks dispensary locations, with Prestonsburg highlighted, above a photo of the Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary storefront. The Team Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis logo

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As the first in the Mountain Region, this location helps Eastern Kentucky patients access safe, regulated medical cannabis closer to home. Today, Gov. Andy Beshear recognized this milestone and the continued progress of Kentucky’s medical cannabis program. 2/3
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Read the full announcement: kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-… 3/3
Gov. Beshear: Medical Cannabis Now Available Across All Kentucky Licensing Regions

Gov. Beshear: Medical Cannabis Now Available Across All Kentucky Licensing Regions

Sunnyside Dispensary in Prestonsburg opened its doors this week; dispensaries now open in all 11 licensing regions throughout commonwealth

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Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program continues to grow! 🌱 As of Sept. 24, 2026: ✅ 27,589 active cardholders ✅ 498 registered practitioners ✅ 43 operational licensees ✅ 24 open dispensaries across the commonwealth 1/2
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Each milestone represents continued progress in building a safe and well-regulated medical cannabis program for Kentuckians. Visit kymedcan.ky.gov to learn more. 2/2
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Last week, Nature Med Cultivation celebrated the ribbon cutting for its Erlanger facility! With this milestone, 12 licensed cultivators are now operational across the Commonwealth, helping Kentucky’s medical cannabis program continue to grow. 🌱
A group of employees and community partners applauds during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Nature Med’s cultivation facility in Erlanger, Kentucky.

ALT A group of employees and community partners applauds during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Nature Med’s cultivation facility in Erlanger, Kentucky.

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Members of the Office of Medical Cannabis team attended today’s meeting of the Interim Joint Committee on Health Services at the Capitol Annex. We appreciate the opportunity to stay informed and engaged in discussions affecting Kentuckians.
Members of the Office of Medical Cannabis team at the Capitol Annex.

ALT Members of the Office of Medical Cannabis team at the Capitol Annex.

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Today, Executive Director Cannon Armstrong presented at the Kentucky District Judges College, providing an overview of the Commonwealth’s medical cannabis program and discussing provisions of KRS Chapter 218B relevant to Kentucky’s courts. 1/2
Executive Director Cannon Armstrong speaking to the Kentucky District Judges College.

ALT Executive Director Cannon Armstrong speaking to the Kentucky District Judges College.

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Thank you to the Kentucky Court of Justice for the opportunity to participate! 2/2
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OMC team members were at the Capitol Annex this week representing Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program before the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee. 1/2
OMC staff speaking with the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee.

ALT OMC staff speaking with the Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee.

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We’re grateful for the opportunity to answer questions and support the continued implementation of the program across the Commonwealth. 2/2
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Have questions about Kentucky’s medical cannabis program? Join us for an upcoming webinar! The Office of Medical Cannabis hosts free webinars for prospective cardholders, as well as separate sessions for authorized medical cannabis practitioners. 1/3
Text: 2026 Webinar Schedule All webinars Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. ET Patients and caregivers, prospective cardholders September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16 authorized medical cannabis practitioners October 7 November 4 December 2 Register at kymedcan.ky.gov The Team Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis logo

ALT Text: 2026 Webinar Schedule All webinars Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. ET Patients and caregivers, prospective cardholders September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16 authorized medical cannabis practitioners October 7 November 4 December 2 Register at kymedcan.ky.gov The Team Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis logo

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Our next prospective cardholder webinar is Wednesday, Sept. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. ET. Each session provides an opportunity to learn more about Kentucky’s medical cannabis program and get answers to frequently asked questions. 2/3
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View the full schedule and register at kymedcan.ky.gov. 3/3
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We’re at the Kentucky State Fair! 🎡 Stop by the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis booth now through Thursday to meet our team, ask questions and learn more about Kentucky’s medical cannabis program. We hope to see you at the Fair! 1/2
Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis staff at the Kentucky State Fair

ALT Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis staff at the Kentucky State Fair

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You can also learn more on our website, kymedcan.ky.gov. 2/2
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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program depends on authorized practitioners who are available to serve qualified patients across the Commonwealth. 1/3
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As the program continues to grow, practitioner participation remains important to supporting patient access to medical cannabis throughout Kentucky. 2/3
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Learn more about becoming an authorized medical cannabis practitioner or find an authorized practitioner closest to you at kymedcan.ky.gov. 3/3
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