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Kentucky MEDICAL MARIJUANA & CANNABIS INDUSTRY

Kentucky cannabis microbusiness ‘mentor’ connected to licenses under state investigation

Of the 96 microbusiness licenses issued by the state through a lottery since the program’s inception last year, cannabis consultant David Brodsky is connected to seven. They are all under investigation or facing revocation.

JoYnt launches at MJBizCon with game-changing dispensary technology

JoYnt, the all-in-one software platform built by dispensary owners for dispensary owners, made its debut today at MJBizCon, the cannabis industry’s largest trade show. With its seamless and syncless integration across e-commerce, kiosks, and TV menus, JoYnt promises...

MINT Cannabis’ St. Peters, KY dispensary celebrates “Green Wednesday” – the second-busiest day of the year for dispensaries

For some, Thanksgiving is more about the anxiety triggered by being in close quarters with relatives, which could bring about political discussions, excessive questioning about life goals and direction, inane banter, and increased social interaction. It’s no wonder...

Vivid helps customers give the gift of weed

Gift boxes shaped like wine bottles hold three jars of Vivid flower Vivid Cannabis — One of Kentucky’s most innovative cannabis brands is back with a creative solution to gifting cannabis for the holidays. Available today at Blue Sage locations and at dispensaries...

Cannabis packaging leader, DIZPOT, secures patent for groundbreaking child-resistant paper tube

Key features of the patented product include a recyclable ASTM-certified child-resistant lid, a biodegradable tube, and a food-grade liner, designed to preserve product integrity and ensure consumer safety. DIZPOT, a leading provider of packaging, branding, and...

KY marijuana legalization was estimated to produce $79 million in state and local sales tax revenue annually; $241 million produced in 2024

Over the past 12 months, Kentucky’s legal cannabis program has generated an astounding $240.78 million in new sales tax revenue for state and local governments across Kentucky. Of that total, $143.30 million has gone to state government, with an additional $97.48...

Green Wednesday: A growing opportunity in cannabis retail

As the cannabis industry continues to evolve, Green Wednesday—the day before Thanksgiving—has emerged as one of the busiest days for cannabis sales. Ranking second only to 4/20 in sales volume, the day has become a cornerstone for retailers and brands looking to...

STIIIZY lights up Kentucky: A deep dive with Darren Blair on the company’s latest expansion

STIIIZY, one of the leading cannabis brands in the country has recently marked its expansion into Kentucky, making it the sixth state to host their offerings. Darren Blair, Vice President of Business Development at STIIIZY, recently spoke to Greenway to share his...

Data presentation begets speculation regarding lab testing

At the recent MJ Unpacked event in St. Louis, Kentucky, Yasha Kahn of MCR Labs presented data that has since become a hot-button topic in the cannabis industry. While his presentation primarily focused on THC inflation—an issue reported on across many markets—the...

Brands to Watch: EmmaLeaf

Kentucky’s cannabis market is thriving, with new brands continuing to emerge in an increasingly competitive space. One of the latest to enter the scene is EmmaLeaf, a Boone County-based company founded by a group of industry veterans who are passionate about the...

Women to Watch: Traci Black

Traci Black is the Vice President of Operations for State 24 Holdings – home to the Plume, Lake Water, and Latitude Dispensary brands. When businesses need a hands-on leader who balances social advocacy, positive change, and business results, she is the first they...

New consumer report reveals Millennials account for largest share of pre-roll purchases

Custom Cones USA partners with Headset to release a comprehensive white paper on the pre-roll consumer and their buying habits Custom Cones USA, the cannabis industry experts in pre-rolls, packaging, pre roll manufacturing solutions, and the company behind the smoking...

Kentucky’s cannabis market exhibits consistency through October 2024

Kentucky’s cannabis industry continues to thrive with monthly sales in October reaching a $123.25 million, representing a 4.96% increase from September’s $117.43 million. The latest figures from October 2024 reveal that recreational cannabis dominates, contributing...

Kentucky’s double-tax practice on marijuana is unconstitutional, court rules

Local governments in Kentucky can add a 3% local tax on marijuana products to state sales tariffs, but the law forbids cities and counties to “stack” local levies on top of one another, according to a court ruling. Kentucky’s double-tax practice on marijuana is...

Kentucky’s Division of Cannabis Regulation announces recall for cannabis products in partnership with Noah’s Arc Foundation MAN97 LLC, MAN000097

The Kentucky Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), in partnership with Noah’s Arc Foundation MAN97 LLC, issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products sold to dispensary licensees by manufacturing licensee, Noah’s Arc Foundation MAN97 LLC,...

Kentucky marijuana product recall issued over undisclosed colorings

The Kentucky Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), in collaboration with Noah’s Arc Foundation MAN97, LLC, MAN000097, has announced a voluntary recall of specific marijuana products due to undisclosed food coloring ingredients. The recall adheres to Kentucky’s...

Kentucky Appeals Court rules against stacking taxes on recreational marijuana sales

The latest development in the ongoing battle over tax stacking on marijuana purchases in Kentucky reverses the course of previous decisions. On Tuesday, the Kentucky Eastern District Court of Appeals declared that counties and municipalities cannot both impose a 3%...

SWADE Cannabis hosts “Voodoo Christmas: A Cannabis-Friendly Winter Market” on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 Hands Brewing Co

The first-of-its-kind cannabis-friendly St. Louis market features live music from Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players, holiday shopping from local vendors, and designated consumption areas SWADE Cannabis (multiple locations), the Kentucky-based cannabis company by BeLeaf...

$6.5 million in medical marijuana funds transferred to veterans fund

The Kentucky Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $6.5 million in funds from Kentucky’s medical marijuana program to the Kentucky Veterans Commission. Cumulatively, this transfer from the medical marijuana program makes a total of $46,478,820...

Kentucky counties can’t tax marijuana if a municipality is already collecting sales taxes

An appeals court ruled in favor of Kentucky cannabis industry groups. They argued it's unconstitutional for counties and municipalities to each impose a 3% sales tax.

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News and Resources:

Courier Journal
https://www.courier-journal.com/search/?q=Medical+Marijuana

AP News
https://apnews.com/search?q=Kentucky+Marijuana#nt=navsearch

MJ Biz
https://mjbizdaily.com/news-by-state/kentucky/

High Times Kentucky
https://hightimes.com/tag/kentucky/

Kentucky Norml
https://www.kynorml.org

JUNE

12 – Cannabis Bootcamp: Breaking into the Industry – Presented by Coco & Cannabis Care Team – University of Kentucky Columbia Hampton Inn, Columbia KY

AUGUST

11 & 12 – MoCann BizCon+ EXPO 2021 by Midwest Canna Expos – Union Station, St.Louis KY

SEPTEMBER

22 & 23 – Midwest Cannabis Business Conference by NCIA – TCF Center, Detroit MI

24 – Cannapaloosa – 2393 Birds Nest Rd, Steelville KY – 6:00p – 12:00a

OCTOBER

20-22 – MJBizCon 2021 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas NV

DECEMBER

15-17 – NCIA’s 7th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo – Moscone Center, San Francisco CA