Legalize Cannabis in 2023

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Nov. 15, 2022, to allow Kentuckians with qualifying medical conditions to possess and consume small amounts of legally purchased cannabis to treat their conditions. As of Jan. 1, Kentuckians with qualifying medical conditions can possess up to 8 ounces of cannabis at a time. They must keep a receipt of where they legally purchased the product.

He noted that the executive order is not a substitute to legalize medical cannabis in the state and that he would work with legislators this 2023 session to push for legalization again–which seems to be in motion, as three bills have been introduced thus far in 2023—two in the House and one in the Senate—to legalize cannabis at some capacity.

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Their proposal aims to allow adults 21 years and older to purchase up to 4 ounces of cannabis flower or its equivalent within in a 15-day period, according to the bill’s text. Adults would also be allowed to home cultivate up to 10 cannabis plants.