Signed by Governor Andy Beshear

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that establishes regulations on intoxicating drinks derived from cannabis in Kentucky.

Highlights:

• Establishes regulations on cannabis-infused beverages in Kentucky (Sec. 1-38).

• Authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control authority over the licensing, distribution, and retail sale of cannabis-infused beverages, using a 3-tier system similar to the one for alcohol (Sec. 1-38).

• Limits the amount of intoxicating cannabinoids in such drinks and prevent anyone under the age of 21 from buying the drinks (Sec. 1-38).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 39).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes regulations on cannabis-infused beverages in Kentucky.

Highlights:

• Establishes regulations on cannabis-infused beverages in Kentucky (Sec. 1-38).

• Authorizes the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control authority over the licensing, distribution, and retail sale of cannabis-infused beverages, using a 3-tier system similar to the one for alcohol (Sec. 1-38).

• Limits the amount of intoxicating cannabinoids in such drinks and prevent anyone under the age of 21 from buying the drinks (Sec. 1-38).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 39).

Full Bill Text