Local Business Owners Raise Concerns Over House Bill 544 Regulating Hemp Products
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Earlier this week, an emergency regulations meeting was convened to discuss public concerns over House Bill 544, which aims to regulate the sale of delta-8 and...
Kentuckians invited to speak up on hemp regulation, including CBD and Delta 8
A state agency and congressional committee are seeking comment by Vanessa Gallman, Kentucky Lantern Over the last few years, hemp’s CBD and Delta 8, a less-potent marijuana alternative, have...
New Delta-8 THC regulations go into effect in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — New regulations on delta-8 and other hemp-derived substances have come into effect in Kentucky as of August 1, 2023, following the passage of House Bill 544....
Marijuana is often used during pregnancy, but it can get the child off to a lower-than-average start on development and health
by Al Cross, Kentucky Health News Users and sellers of marijuana may suggest that expectant mothers use it to alleviate side effects of pregnancy, especially morning sickness, and research...
University of Kentucky Cannabis Center awards inaugural research grants
Lexington, Ky.–The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center has taken a significant step forward in advancing cannabis research by awarding its inaugural set of faculty pilot grants. The center, established...
Bipartisanship abounds as Beshear signs bills legalizing medical marijuana and sports betting
Democratic governor and Republican sponsors say both sides helped pass legislation by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called Friday an “amazing” day as he...
Medical Marijuana and Sports Gambling Bills Make It to Governor’s Desk in Kentucky
Frankfort, Ky.–Kentucky legislators have passed two bills legalizing medical marijuana and sports gambling, and the fate of the bills now lies in the hands of Governor Andy Beshear, who...
Kentucky legislature sends governor a bill to regulate Delta-8 THC
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In response to a court decision last year that deemed products containing Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol legal, a bill to regulate products with the substance...
Medical cannabis overcomes big obstacle in Kentucky as state Senate votes for legalization
by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — A bill to legalize medical marijuana for some Kentuckians who suffer from chronic illnesses overcame a major hurdle Thursday evening, winning a...
Marijuana DUI: Senate Passes Bill to Establish THC Impairment Standard
Frankfort, Ky.–The Kentucky Senate has approved a bill that sets a limit for impaired driving while under the influence of marijuana. Senate Bill 228 specifies that a person is...