Question

Legislators in the Commonwealth of Kentucky are considering legalizing the sale of recreational marijuana in this state. What state administrative agencies would be involved in regulation of such activity?

Answer 1

Various state agencies would take part in regulating the transport, processing, cultivation, testing, administering and sale of cannabis and cannabis products in the state. Divisions of cannbis in various state agencies would look after most of the above activities. State departments like police and healthcare would also help the below departments in administration of cannabis rules and regulations.

Some administrative agencies that would be involved in direct regulation:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control

Cannabis Control Board

Department of Revenue

Department for Cannabis Enforcement (To be established)