Experts warn that more Kentucky children are accidentally ingesting marijuana edibles, a problem expected to rise as medical cannabis dispensaries open.
Cornbread Hemp, founded in 2018, produces full-spectrum organic CBD products that are source directly from Kentucky-grown hemp plants.
Also according to the lawsuit, the current contract states medical marijuana would be treated like other prescription drugs.
Kentucky held the first of two medical cannabis dispensary lotteries Monday afternoon, cementing where some of the commonwealth's first businesses selling the product will be located.
The law was written to allow local governments to opt out either through an ordinance or ballot resolutions.
Starting July 1, the application submission period opens for medical cannabis business applications.
Those businesses can start operating legally on Jan. 1, 2025, and the state will use a lottery system to issue licenses.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) -- It was a jam packed short session for Kentucky lawmakers in Frankfort.
Photo shows Kentucky Senate during the last day of the 2023 session on March 30.
Stores like 502 Hemp have been at the forefront and advocating for medical marijuana legalization.