Our Mission
CannabisKentucky.org exists to provide accurate, educational cannabis information for Kentucky residents, patients, visitors, and anyone interested in understanding the Bluegrass State's cannabis landscape. We cover Kentucky law, the SB 47 medical program, dispensaries, hemp heritage, criminal penalties, the state's unique history with cannabis cultivation, and the reform efforts shaping the Commonwealth's future.
What We Do
- Explain the law — Plain-language guides to Kentucky cannabis statutes, criminal penalties, and the distinction between medical and recreational possession
- Cover the medical program — Comprehensive information on patient registration, qualifying conditions, dispensary locations, and program rules under SB 47
- Document Kentucky's history — The Cornbread Mafia, Appalachian eradication campaigns, the tobacco-to-cannabis transition, and the opioid crisis connection
- Track reform — Legislative history, polling data, advocacy organizations, and pending bills
- Explain hemp — Kentucky's deep hemp heritage and the current regulatory landscape for hemp-derived products
What We Don't Do
- We do not sell cannabis — We are an educational resource, not a retailer or delivery service
- We do not accept advertising — No dispensary ads, no product placements, no sponsored content
- We do not use affiliate links — We have no financial relationship with any cannabis business
- We do not provide legal advice — Our content is informational. Consult a qualified attorney for legal questions
- We do not provide medical advice — Consult a healthcare provider for medical cannabis questions
Our Sources
All information on this site is sourced from official government data, legislative records, court documents, and reputable journalism. Our primary sources include:
- Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) program data and regulations
- Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), particularly Chapters 218A and 218B
- Senate Bill 47 text, committee hearing records, and vote tallies
- Federal court records and DOJ documents (Cornbread Mafia, eradication data)
- DEA eradication and seizure statistics
- USDA Census of Agriculture data
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services overdose data
- Peer-reviewed research from academic institutions including the University of Kentucky Cannabis Center
Part of a Cannabis Education Network
CannabisKentucky.org is part of the TryCannabis.org Cannabis Education Network, a collection of independent cannabis education sites covering states, cities, and specialty topics. Each site operates on the same principles: accurate information, primary sources, no product sales, no industry funding.
Network sites include state-specific guides for all major legal markets, city-focused sites for destinations like San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Denver, and specialty sites covering cannabis science, travel, events, and veteran resources.
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