Kentucky to open applications for the state's medical marijuana business

Kentucky will start taking applications Monday to sell, process or grow medical marijuana for the state program launching at the beginning of 2025. 

Doctors and advanced practice registered nurses also can begin applying for permission to certify patients who need the drug. 

Kentucky lawmakers passed legislation in 2023 to legalize medical cannabis for people suffering from a list of debilitating illnesses. Gov. Andy Beshear signed the measure into law. Since then, his administration has been working on regulations governing the program.