10 Years Ago, Alcohol Was Banned In Kentucky, Now They’re Voting To Legalize Cannabis
Just a decade ago, 40 counties in Kentucky still had a complete ban on alcohol sales. Fast forward ten years and most of them have or will soon vote on legalizing medical cannabis. What a change!
In November, voters will decide if medical cannabis companies can operate in their communities. This decision will directly impact the launch of the medical marijuana program, set to go into effect on January 1, 2025, reported Kentucky Public Radio.
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Kentucky’s medical marijuana (MMJ) program, passed into law in 2023 and updated this year, allows cities and counties to opt out of allowing MMJ businesses to operate in their areas.
That’s the reason why over 100 cities and counties have decided to put this decision into voters’ hands via local ballot referendums. The outcome will determine whether …