Boone County to prohibit medical cannabis dispensaries, will let cities decide

BURLINGTON, Ky. — Discussions on how to handle medical cannabis are at the forefront of local governments around the state.

While medical cannabis is not set to become legal in Kentucky until Jan. 1, 2025, local governments are supposed to make a decision on whether to allow medical cannabis businesses by June 30 or leave it to voters.

Boone County became the second Northern Kentucky county to ban medical cannabis businesses, but that doesn't mean it won't have dispensaries.

The Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously voted "yes" to prohibit medical cannabis businesses in the county, despite facing opposition from some residents.

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