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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken another major step forward with the approval of one of the state’s largest cultivation operations.
Governor Andy Beshear announced today via press release that Natural State GreenGrass CannaCo, a Tier III facility based in Madison County, has been cleared to begin cultivation. The facility, one of just two Tier III operations in the state, is expected to grow into 25,000 square feet of cultivation space. State officials say this milestone ensures that patients with qualifying medical conditions will have reliable access to regulated products as Kentucky’s program continues to expand.
“This operator, and so many others, will help us ensure that Kentuckians suffering from serious medical conditions will have safe access to medical cannabis for years to come,” Gov. Beshear said during his weekly update.
Kentucky legalized medical cannabis in 2023, with the program officially launching this year. Patients are allowed to access medical marijuana for conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Regulators have steadily been approving cultivation, processing, and dispensary licenses ahead of the program’s full rollout…