The race for medical marijuana licenses in Kentucky is heating up as the application deadline draws near. According to a recent report by WLKY, the number of applications for dispensary licenses has skyrocketed in the final days before the cutoff.

State officials reveal that nearly 2,300 applications have been submitted for various cannabis business licenses, with a significant increase in dispensary applications. The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis will close its application portal on September 2, after which a lottery process will determine the recipients of cultivation, processing, testing, and dispensary licenses.

This surge in applications underscores the high interest in Kentucky’s emerging medical cannabis industry. As the state prepares to implement its medical marijuana program, the competition for these coveted licenses highlights the potential economic impact and healthcare implications for Kentuckians.

For more details on this developing story, visit WLKY’s article.