Kentucky cannabis business compliance guide
Dutchie does not provide compliance advice. Merchants are responsible for their own compliance. External Dutchie compliance documentation may be updated from time to time and has been prepared for informational purposes only, is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or compliance advice. Merchants should consult their own tax, legal and compliance advisors to determine how best to operate within the cannabis industry.
Market Type
Kentucky does not have an established cannabis program. Effective January, 2023 Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order pardoning medical cannabis patients who have a written certification from their physician, and lawfully purchased cannabis outside the state of Kentucky.
Inventory
Operators are not permitted to conduct cannabis sales in the state of Kentucky. As Kentucky does not have a program to regulate cannabis sales in-state, no inventory management software has been selected.
Purchase Limits
Per the Governor’s executive order, medical cannabis patients may legally possess an amount allowed in the jurisdiction from which they make their original purchase, but not exceeding 8 ounces.
Taxes
As Kentucky does not permit the direct sale of cannabis within the state, no established tax rates exist at this time.
Delivery
Cannabis delivery is not permitted in the state of Kentucky.
Things to Note
State Resources
Recent Updates
According to the Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee, Kentuckians show high levels of support for a medical cannabis program in the state.
