Kentucky has become the 38th state in the US to legalize marijuana, as the governor has signed a bill enacting the reform.
On Friday, Governor Andy Beshear kept his promise to sign the legislation proposed by Sen. Stephen West into law. The signing comes just a day after it was approved by the House. The governor had encouraged citizens to urge their state representatives to pass the bill.
“Far too many of our people face the obstacle of having chronic or terminal diseases like cancer. Or those like our veterans suffering from PTSD or Kentuckians living with epilepsy, seizures, Parkinson’s or more,” Beshear said. “These folks want and deserve safe and effective methods of treatment.”
In order to qualify for the usage, patients have to be diagnosed with cancer, severe pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, muscle spasms or spasticity, chronic nausea or cyclical vomiting, post-traumatic stress disorder or other medical conditions, by a licensed doctor.
Smoking marijuana will be prohibited under the bill, but patients will still be able to use raw cannabis for vaporization. In addition, home cultivation will not be permitted. However, patients will be allowed to possess a 30-day supply of cannabis at home and a 10-day supply on their person.
Nevertheless, flower marijuana products will be capped at 35 percent THC, while concentrates will have a 70 percent cap. Edibles must not exceed 10 milligrams per serving.
