Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 915 - CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY - MEDICINAL CANNABIS PROGRAM
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 915 — the rules governing the state’s Medicinal Cannabis Program, under the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of the Secretary.
📘 Title 915 Overview
Scope & Structure
Title 915 is divided into at least Chapters 1–2, covering General rules (Chapter 1) and regulations specific to Patients, Caregivers, & Practitioners (Chapter 2) (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Chapter 1 – General (915 KAR Chapter 1)
Key Provisions
Definitions & Licensing
§ 1:001 defines terms.
§ 1:010–1:020 detailing initial/renewal license apps and licensing processes for cannabis businesses (cultivators, processors, producers, dispensaries, compliance facilities) (law.cornell.edu).
Dispensery Rules (§ 1:070)
Only dispense to qualified patients/caregivers (with KY or out‑of‑state cards).
No sales to minors; enforce age ≥21 for vapor products.
Restrictions on THC levels: flower ≤35%, edibles ≤10 mg THC/serving, concentrates ≤70%, no vitamin E acetate (apps.legislature.ky.gov, regulations.justia.com).
Secure facilities, record-keeping, product display rules, recall/complaints protocols, defined hours and safety/security requirements (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Packaging & Labeling (§ 1:100)
Prohibits child-appealing, misleading, or state-government-looking packaging.
Labels must include standardized medicinal cannabis symbol (Appendix A, Jan 4, 2024).
Cabinet reviews submissions within 21 days—business notified of compliance or required revisions (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Testing (§ 1:110)
All products must be tested at licensed safety compliance facilities before sale (details in § 1:110) (apps.legislature.ky.gov, apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Business Application Limits & Regional Caps
License applicants must apply per site and region (e.g., dispensaries are region-limited); “app-stacking” prohibited (wave3.com).
Chapter 2 – Patients, Caregivers & Practitioners
While specific text wasn’t reviewed here, this chapter governs:
Credentialing of qualified patients and caregivers.
Requirements for practitioners certifying use.
Card issuance, out-of-state reciprocity, and patient rights.
⚖️ Program Context & Updates
Medical legalization took effect January 1, 2025, after Kentucky Senate Bill 47 passed in March 2023 (pdskc.org, en.wikipedia.org, louisvilleky.primegov.com).
By early 2025, over 8,000 medical cannabis cards were issued; licensing via lottery system is under audit by the state auditor (apnews.com).
Additional resources (e.g., patient/practitioner directory on kymedcan.ky.gov) launched January 2025 (apnews.com).
🔍 Viewing the Full Text
To read exact regulatory language:
Visit the official Kentucky government KAR site for Chapter 1, § 1:001–1:110, including § 1:100 on packaging (apps.legislature.ky.gov).
Use sources like Cornell LII or Justia to access chapter summaries or full PDFs .
✅ Summary Table
Area
Core Rules
Licensing
Applicants apply per site/type; cannabis businesses must meet capital, location, and regional caps
Dispensary
Only qualified individuals; no minors; strict THC limits; secure premises; product tracking, recalls
Packaging & Labeling
Child-proof, non-misleading, standardized symbol, 21-day compliance review
Testing
Mandatory safety compliance lab testing
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