420 with CNW — Governor Beshear Signs Order Partially Legalizing Medical Cannabis in Kentucky
Lawmakers in Kentucky, a state with one of the most restrictive cannabis laws in the country, have taken the first steps to loosen its marijuana policies. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently signed an executive order that legalized the possession and consumption of medical marijuana by qualifying Kentuckians on the condition that the cannabis was legally purchased outside the state. Qualifying individuals will also be restricted to less than eight ounces of medical marijuana. Although dozens of states now allow medical and recreational cannabis, 13 states including Kentucky have still banned both medical and adult-use marijuana. In spite of this prohibition,…