 Kentucky currently has no laws allowing for legal medical or recreational cannabis, but Governor Andy Beshear has long been trying to change that.
Earlier this month, Governor Beshear issued an executive order intended to decriminalize medical cannabis. Governor Beshear issued statement saying that people who are charged with or convicted of possession of up to 8 ounces of medical marijuana could be issued a prospective pardon if certain conditions are met. The conditions require that the individuals have a “certification” from a Kentucky physician which shows they qualify as having a specified medical condition, and are able to provide proof that the medical cannabis was purchased in a state where it is legal to do so. The bill Governor Beshear issued does not change any laws or create any sort of regulation. It just means that people who meet this criteria could be pardoned at the state level. Governor Beshear said this executive order will go into effect on January 1, 2023. On the opposite side of this story, though, there are many lawmakers in the conservative state who have criticized the Governor’s action, calling it a power grab and saying it overstepped the legislative process. Comments are closed.
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