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Home cultivation of cannabis is not currently allowed in Kentucky.

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Kentucky

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Kentucky.

Medical Only

METRC

Delivery Allowed

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Medical Only

Last Updated

Feb 1, 2026

Regulatory Overview

Kentucky Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Kentucky. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis

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Seed-to-Sale System

Kentucky uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Medical

Kentucky has a medical-only cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryAllowed

EcommerceAllowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Kentucky

Medical cannabis legalized March 2023, effective January 2025

First dispensaries opened January 2026

Delivery and online ordering permitted statewide

Vaporization of raw cannabis allowed, but no smoking

Official Sources

KY Medical Cannabis

Regulatory Details

Kentucky Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Kentucky.

Purchase Limits

Medical

Other30-day supply at residence; 10-day supply on person

Period30-day rolling period

No smoking raw cannabis. THC caps: 35% raw, 70% concentrates, 10mg/serving edibles.

Tax Rates

State Sales6%

Standard state sales tax. No cannabis excise tax.

Home Cultivation

Not Allowed

Customer Requirements

18+

Min. Age

Required

Med. Card

Required

State ID

Required

Registration

Must have qualifying condition certified by practitioner and register for KY medical cannabis card.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Cannabinoids

Terpenoids

Residual solvents

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Microbials

Mycotoxins

Water activity

Vitamin E acetate

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: No

Child-resistant, tamper-evident

QR codes linking to test results

THC/CBD content, batch number, expiration

Must not resemble commercial food

License Types

Cultivator

Four tiers based on cultivation area

Processor

Process raw material into medical products

Producer

Vertically integrated grow and process

Dispensary

48 licenses statewide

Safety Compliance Facility

Testing laboratory

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Kentucky

Licensing

Obtain appropriate OMC license

Inventory

Track all cannabis through seed-to-sale system

Sales

Verify patient registry ID card

Enforce potency limits

35% THC raw, 70% concentrates, 10mg/serving edibles

Do not sell smokable raw cannabis

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Kentucky

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in Kentucky, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Kentucky Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Kentucky.

Yes, Kentucky has legalized medical cannabis only. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

No smoking raw cannabis. THC caps: 35% raw, 70% concentrates, 10mg/serving edibles.

Cannabis products in Kentucky are subject to various taxes. State sales tax is 6%. Standard state sales tax. No cannabis excise tax.

Yes, licensed cannabis delivery is allowed in Kentucky. Operators must comply with all state delivery regulations, including manifest requirements, vehicle requirements, and customer verification at the point of delivery.

Yes, Kentucky requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Cannabinoids, Terpenoids, Residual solvents, Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbials, Mycotoxins, Water activity, Vitamin E acetate.

Kentucky uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Kentucky. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Kentucky's regulatory requirements.