Kentuckians can now apply for a medical marijuana card, here’s what to know [Video]

Applications for medical marijuana cards in Kentucky officially opened on January 1.

Two lotteries have already been held for growers and distributors in the Commonwealth, with four dispensary licenses going to businesses in Northern Kentucky.

Out of 334 eligible applications in the Northern Kentucky region, the following four were selected:

• Yellow Flowers, LLC in Erlanger (Kenton County)
• Nicole Tirella in Alexandria (Campbell County)
• Bluegrass Cannacare, LLC in Florence (Boone County)
• Green Grass Cannabis, LLC in Erlanger (Kenton County)

The Northern Kentucky region is comprised of the following counties: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton.The portal for applications to become a medical marijuana card holder has already opened on the Office of Medical Cannabis website.

Applicants were able to begin seeing authorized doctors for written certifications for the cards on December 1. This step needs to have been taken by patients before applying for a medical marijuana card. Becoming a cardholder also comes with a one-time $25 fee.

The approval process for medical marijuana cards could …