The sale of medical cannabis in Kentucky will begin this January. In preparation, local governments like that in Fayette County, are establishing applicable zoning and licensing ordinances.
The Lexington City Council took final action on two medical cannabis related ordinances last week. On the zoning side of the issue, Planning Director Jim Duncan said the indoor growing of cannabis or cultivation will be separate from where it's sold.
"We have that available in the industrial zone and as a conditional use in the agricultural zones, but where it is dispensed, where it is made available to the public those are in business zones only," said Duncan.
Lexington Revenue Director Wes Holbrook said a special business license is now established. He noted initially two dispensaries will be allowed in Fayette County, to be determined by a lottery draw this fall. But, first interested parties must get a state license, which opens this week. olbrook said the 500 dollar license fee will go to cover staffing for implementation of the new business.
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