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<p>As of January 1, 2025, Kentucky residents with <a href="https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/medical-conditions">qualifying medical conditions</a> like chronic pain, epilepsy, and PTSD can legally access <a href="https://kentuckystatecannabis.org/medical">medical cannabis</a>. The program offers regulated products such as edibles, tinctures, and raw plant material, but dispensaries won’t open until mid-2025 or later.</p>
<p>Key Details:</p>
<ul>
<li>Only Kentucky residents can participate, and home cultivation is banned.</li>
<li>Patients can buy cannabis in other legal states, like Illinois, and bring it back under a state protection order.</li>
<li>Federal law still prohibits marijuana use, which may affect firearm ownership for participants.</li>
</ul>
<p>Learn more by listening to the news podcast:</p>
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1 Jan, 2025 - Exploring Kentucky's new medical cannabis law, its benefits for patients with chronic conditions, the challenges in rolling out dispensaries, and its implications for neighboring Tennessee. A detailed look at the legal landscape, healthcare impact, and economic potential of the state's highly regulated program.

Kentucky Legalizes Medical Cannabis: What to Know