KY governor moves to add qualifying conditions to medical cannabis

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 2, 2026

Words: 487

Last Updated: 10 hours, 17 minutes ago

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday directing the Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation clarifying qualifying conditions for medical cannabis.

In 2023, the legislature legalized medical marijuana for Kentuckians suffering from chronic illnesses including any type or form of cancer, chronic or severe pain, epilepsy or other intractable seizure disorder; multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity; chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting syndrome; or post traumatic stress disorder …

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