January 16, 2025
The KY Office of Medical Cannabis has provided quick reference guides for Kentucky cannabis business licensees on how to package, label, transport, advertise and secure medical cannabis
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Ensuring Kentuckians have safe, affordable access to medical cannabis
We're dedicated to creating a safe, legal, and thriving medical cannabis industry in Kentucky. Because Kentuckians suffering from serious medical conditions should have safe, affordable access to medical cannabis.
About us
From seed to sale, we provide the resources, advocacy, and connections you need to be a critical part of Kentucky's medical cannabis industry.
Medical cannabis is a healthcare necessity for Kentuckians with cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other serious conditions. Our program prioritizes patient safety, access, and affordability through our commitment to evidence-based practices, transparency, outreach, and education.
We are coming together to develop a prosperous medical cannabis industry in the Commonwealth that will play a vital role in helping Kentuckians who need it most.
We are coming together to develop a prosperous medical cannabis industry in the Commonwealth that will play a vital role in helping Kentuckians who need it most.
How it works
Kentucky’s medical cannabis industry is a vertically integrated supply chain.
Learn how it works — from cultivation to patient care.
01
Cultivation
From seed to harvest, cultivation is the foundation of the cannabis industry.
02
Extraction & Processing
Products are manufactured using the science of cannabinoid extraction.
03
Dispensing & Patient Care
Knowledgeable and trained staff provide patients safe access.
Become a member
The Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance membership includes license holders of cultivation, processors, testing labs, and dispensaries, as well as ancillary service providers in the industry.
Member benefits include advocacy through legislative, regulatory, and policy channels, education, industry best practices, responsibility efforts, and business partnerships.
What benefits do members receive?
- Industry advocacy at legislative and regulatory levels
- Access to industry best practices and compliance resources
- Educational programming and training
- Business networking opportunities
- Policy updates and industry insights
- Member-exclusive business directory
- Promotional opportunities through KCIA channels
What resources does KCIA provide for compliance?
Members receive access to regulatory compliance guides, training materials, and good manufacturing practice resources to ensure operations meet state requirements
Can KCIA help with business development?
Yes. Members gain access to our business directory, job board, promotional opportunities, and networking events to help grow their operations.
How does KCIA advocate for the industry?
We work directly with regulators, lawmakers, and stakeholders to ensure sensible policy development and protect license holder interests through legislative action, regulatory decisions, and local planning.
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