Medical cannabis companies based in Jefferson County, Kentucky, have filed a lawsuit against the commonwealth and former Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) Executive Director Sam Flynn, claiming the rollout of the state’s medical cannabis program is unconstitutional, the Courier-Journal reports. The lawsuit claims the Kentucky General Assembly illegally delegated authority to create the medical cannabis […]
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: