Resources
For all patient and caregiver FAQs, please click here.
Quick Reference Guides:
In-State Patient - Quick Reference Guide
Designated Caregiver - Quick Reference Guide
Minor Patient - Quick Reference Guide
Visiting Patient - Quick Reference Guide
Additional Resources:
Guidance re Disqualifying Felony Offenses under KRS Chapter 218B
Medical Cannabis Advisory Pamphlet
The Medical Cannabis Advisory Pamphlet was created in accordance with KRS 218B.140(2)(b) to provide qualified patients and caregivers evidence based educational materials on the risks, dangers, and possible side effects of medical cannabis, as well as to inform patients on how to report potential negative side effects of medical cannabis. The Board of Physicians and Advisors reviewed and voted to approve the Pamphlet at their October 30, 2024 regular meeting.
Dispensaries licensed by the Office are required by KRS 218B.110(2)(d)(1)(a) to provide cardholders with a copy of the Medical Cannabis Advisory Pamphlet upon dispensing medical cannabis to the cardholders. Dispensaries must retain a signature form with the cardholder’s signature for a minimum of thirty-six (36) months as required by KRS 218B.140(2)(b).
You can view the pamphlet and signature page below.
Note: when printing the pamphlet, please choose to print double side and choose to “flip on short edge” so it will fold as intended.
Kentucky Medical Cannabis Cards
The Program has provided sample medical cannabis cards (also known as registry identification cards) below for the public to review. These cards are digital and will be provided to approved cardholders electronically. The Program will provide a physical copy of the digital card via US mail upon request.
These digital cards ensure patient access, affordability, and security and contain several important security features to prevent counterfeiting and diversion of medical cannabis. The security features on these cards include a QR code for law enforcement officers to verify the validity of each card as necessary. The card also includes a barcode for dispensaries to scan when presented with the card and a second form of government issued photo identification.
Sample: Registered Qualified Patient Card
Sample: Caregiver Card
Sample: Minor Card
Sample: Visiting Qualified Patient Card
