Medical Only
Louisiana
Up to a 30-day supply as certified by a licensed physician
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Kentucky
Medical OnlyLegal Status
Medical Only
Possession Limit
Patients: up to a 30-day supply at home and a 10-day supply on their person
Minimum Age
18+
Dispensaries
Open
Overview
Kentucky's medical cannabis program, created by SB 47, began serving patients in 2025 and is run by the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Patients need a qualifying condition and a written certification. They may keep up to a 30-day supply at home and carry up to a 10-day supply. Raw plant material may be used for vaporizing, but smoking is prohibited. As of October 2026, the state reported more than two dozen dispensaries open across all of its licensing regions.
Last reviewed October 2026. General information, not legal advice.
What's Legal
Registered patients may use approved products, including raw plant material for vaporizing; smoking medical cannabis is prohibited, and use is restricted to private property.
Possession Limits
Patients: up to a 30-day supply at home and a 10-day supply on their person
Home Growing
Not permitted
Penalties
Possession without a card (under 8 oz): Class B misdemeanor, up to 45 days / $250.
Driving and Cannabis
Driving while impaired by cannabis is illegal in Kentucky, as it is in every state, whether or not the cannabis was obtained legally. Officers may rely on field sobriety tests, drug recognition evaluations, and blood tests, and some states set specific THC limits or zero-tolerance rules. Consuming cannabis in a vehicle and carrying open or unsealed packages where the driver can reach them are commonly prohibited. If you have used cannabis, the safest choice is not to drive.
Crossing State Lines and Federal Law
Taking marijuana across state lines is illegal under federal law, even between two states where cannabis is legal, and it may also violate the law of the state you enter. Marijuana is also prohibited on federal land, in national parks, and at airports under TSA jurisdiction. In 2026 the federal government moved FDA-approved products and state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III, but adult-use marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, and rescheduling does not legalize interstate transport. Separate federal changes to the legal definition of hemp take effect in late 2026 and will restrict many intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.
Kentucky Cannabis FAQ
Is cannabis legal in Kentucky?
Only for registered medical patients. Kentucky has a medical cannabis program, but adult-use cannabis is not legal. Possession limit: Patients: up to a 30-day supply at home and a 10-day supply on their person.
Can you grow cannabis at home in Kentucky?
Not permitted.
How old do you have to be to buy cannabis in Kentucky?
Kentucky's program lists a minimum age of 18 for patients.
Are dispensaries open in Kentucky?
Yes. Licensed dispensaries are operating in Kentucky for registered patients.
Can you use cannabis in public in Kentucky?
Registered patients may use approved products, including raw plant material for vaporizing; smoking medical cannabis is prohibited, and use is restricted to private property.
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Official Resource
Cannabis laws change often, and limits, penalties, and program rules can differ from what is summarized here. This page is general information, not legal advice. Before you rely on any detail, check the official state source below or consult a licensed attorney in Kentucky.
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