Kentucky’s Medical Marijuana Licensing Process Off To A Slow Start Despite Lots Of Interest, Here’s Why
Kentucky’s expedited licensing process for medical cannabis has seen significant interest, but the number of formal applications remains low, reported by Cannabis Business Times. The state’s licensing portal, opened on July 1, has registered 489 accounts, yet only 17 applications have been submitted for the 74 available licenses as of July 19. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), which oversees the state’s cannabis program, is processing these applications.
Slow Start For High Demand
Despite the initial rush to register on the licensing portal, the number of formal applications has been underwhelming. Of the 17 submitted applications, 11 are for dispensary licenses, two for processor licenses, and four for cultivator licenses. The state allows applicants to submit multiple applications within a license type but prohibits vertically integrated operations from the program onset.