Kentucky gov can’t implement medical marijuana program, lawmaker says
A Kentucky legislator who advocates for medical marijuana said the state’s governor does not have the power to implement an MMJ program through executive order.
Kentucky governor forms medical marijuana advisory committee
Kentucky’s governor appointed 17 people to serve as his advisers on establishing a medical marijuana policy for the state.
States struggle to set rules for hemp intoxicants such as delta-8 THC
Many U.S. states considered new laws to regulate hemp-derived intoxicants such as delta-8 THC this year, but few settled on how to do it.
A few states could still legalize marijuana through legislatures this year
A handful of states remain in play to legalize medical or recreational marijuana through legislative action in 2022, but other efforts have faltered in recent weeks as some legislatures wrap up their work for the year.
Kentucky governor OKs cannabis research center, weighs MMJ legalization
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear broadened the scope of a cannabis research center approved by lawmakers while still considering using executive authority to legalize medical marijuana
Kentucky governor considers taking action on medical cannabis legalization
Kentucky’s governor said he might issue an executive order to make medical cannabis accessible if an MMJ legalization bill doesn’t make it to his desk for his signature.
Hopes fade in Kentucky for legalizing medical marijuana this year
Medical marijuana legalization in Kentucky appears dead for the 2022 legislative session.