Bullitt County and Scott County, Kentucky, have officially approved the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries within their borders.
Bullet County has a population nearly 84,000, and Scott County around 60,000. Tonight, voters if both states have passed ordinance allowing licensed dispensaries, joining Hardin County.
The ordinances outlines provisions for dispensaries, cultivation centers, and other medical cannabis facilities. Similar proposals are on the ballots across more than 100 other Kentucky cities and counties this election cycle. Kentucky’s medical marijuana law, signed by Governor Andy Beshear in 2023, allows patients diagnosed with conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, PTSD, and multiple sclerosis to possess and use marijuana and marijuana products under a doctor’s guidance. The law establishes a system of regulated medical marijuana dispensaries, giving cities and counties the option to opt out via a public vote.
State regulations prohibit smoking cannabis but permit use in forms such as oils, edibles, and vaporizers. The Kentucky Department for Alcoholic Beverage Control will manage the licensing and regulatory framework for production, processing, and retail distribution, ensuring safe and lawful access for qualifying patients.
For a full list of the 100+ cities and counties that voted tonight on whether or not to allow medical marijuana dispensaries, click here.
