A bill proposed in Kentucky would impose a 4% regulatory licensing fee on sales of cannabis-infused drinks and alcoholic beverages sold to customers by retailers in the state. The legislation also would create new wholesale license fees for kratom, hemp-derived, and cannabinoid products, and establish procedures for retailers and wholesalers operating in the market. The measure would also impose a $0.016 wholesale-level regulatory license fee per milliliter […]
There is a rich history of hemp cultivation dating back to 1775 in Kentucky. Now, all cannabis products but CBD oil are illegal in the Southern US state. There was a push to legalize medical cannabis in 2020. However, due to the global pandemic, the bill did not make it to a vote. Learn more about Kentucky cannabis history and news: