After several years, and a strong push from lawmakers, patients, and advocates, medical marijuana has passed in Kentucky.
Senate Bill 47 is headed to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk, who has spoken out as a supporter of the bill.
Representative Jason Nemes, a Republican from Louisville, has worked on this bill and was the sponsor on past legislation. He acknowledged concerns that this is a wink or nudge to recreational use, but assures this bill is designed to the opposite.
The bill does not allow smoking marijuana. It is just in edible, topical, or vapor form.
Nemes said if someone violates this, they would lose their medical card, and face jail time.
In November, Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order allowing patients with certain conditions to possess the drug.
This law does not go into effect until 2025, and adjustments are expected to be made in the next session.
Source: WAVE
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