Medical cannabis use in Kentucky is permitted as of January 1, 2025, and it's important to be aware of the following key restrictions. Medical cannabis cardholders may not:
Operate vehicles or machinery while under the influence of medical cannabis;
Keep medical cannabis in arm's reach when operating machinery;
Use medical cannabis if it impairs their ability to perform tasks safely;
Possess or use medical cannabis on school property unless the school's policies allow registered qualified patients to use medical cannabis at school, with the condition that it's administered by a school nurse or appropriate staff;
Possess or use medical cannabis at correctional facilities, or on federal property;
Consume medical cannabis by combustion (smoking); or
Grow their own medical cannabis without a cannabis business license.