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Kentucky Cannabis Legal Status (2026)

Conditional: Kentucky allows medical cannabis only — recreational use is illegal.

ConditionalVerified Jul 13, 2026

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Kentucky allows medical cannabis only — recreational use is illegal. The state has an operational medical program under KRS 218B, and certified patients (or registered visiting patients) must register.

Official source: kymedcan.ky.gov →

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