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FAQ.
Welcome to the FAQ section of Medical Cannabis Clinic of Kentucky. Here you will find answers to common queries about medical cannabis card certifications for Kentucky residents. Feel free to browse through the questions to learn more about the process and requirements. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our team for further assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Be a resident of Kentucky.
Have not been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense.
Have one (1) of the qualifying medical conditions, which are:
Any type or form of cancer regardless of stage;
Chronic, severe, intractable, or debilitating pain;
Epilepsy or any other intractable seizure disorder;
Multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms, or spasticity;
Chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting syndrome that has proven resistant to other conventional medical treatments; and
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
Visit an authorized medical cannabis practitioner and receive a written certification to use medical cannabis.
What if I schedule an appointment but don't have any of these conditions?
We take the KY State Law seriously and will only grant certifications to patients who meet the guidelines. We do not guarantee that each patient who has an evaluation will meet the requirements.
​Allowable medical cannabis products include edibles, oils, tinctures, vapes, and raw plant material. SB 47 only allows the purchase of vapes for registered cardholders over the age of 21.
Additionally,​ SB 47 prohibits Kentuckians from consuming raw plant material by smoking. SB 47 also requires that all raw plant materials packaged in the Commonwealth be labeled as "​not intended for consumption by smoking."
You must be a resident of Kentucky and either at least 18 years of age or have an assigned caregiver; not been convicted of a disqualifying felony offense and have a written certification from a medical practitioner indicating that you have been diagnosed with a qualifying condition and would benefit from the treatment of medical cannabis.
Medical cannabis use in Kentucky is permitted on or after Jan. 1, 2025, and it's important to be aware of the following key restrictions. Medical card holders may not:
Operate vehicles or machinery while under the influence of medical cannabis.
Keep medical cannabis in arm's reach when operating machinery.
Use medical cannabis if it impairs their ability to perform tasks safely.
Possess or use medical cannabis on school property unless the school's policies allow registered qualified patients to use medical cannabis at school, with the condition that it's administered by a school nurse or appropriate staff.
Possess or use medical cannabis at correctional facilities, or on federal property.
Smoke medical cannabis.
Grow their own medical cannabis without a cannabis business license.
Licensed medical cannabis dispensaries will be located throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Specific dispensary locations will be required to be located further than 1,000 feet of an existing elementary or secondary school or a daycare center and may be subject to additional restrictions by local governments.​