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Restrictions on delta-8 THC products advance in Kentucky

Delta-8 THC products sold in Kentucky would be restricted to buyers 21 and older and would have to…

News March 10
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Kentucky governor eases access to medical cannabis for state’s residents

Kentucky's pro-marijuana governor just made it easier for citizens in the state to access medical cannabis, but there's…

News November 16
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FDA needs to ‘do their job’ and clarify hemp rules, Kentucky ag commish says

Kentucky's agriculture commissioner is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to clarify its stance on hemp-derived…

News November 10
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Two GOP Congress members criticize FDA for its lack of CBD oversight

Two Republican members of Congress want answers from the feds about regulations for CBD and other hemp-derived products.

News September 27
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Kentucky gov says he’ll issue decree establishing medical cannabis market

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear indicated he will take executive action to authorize medical cannabis in the state.

News September 23
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Delta-8 THC hemp products are legal in Kentucky, judge rules

A Kentucky judge has sided with the state hemp industry over law enforcement, ruling that products containing delta-8…

News August 8
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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…

News June 22
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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…

News June 15
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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…

News May 31
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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,…

News May 10
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