| Event | Development | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Lexington's second cannabis dispensary awaits final inspection at 130 W. Tiverton | Aug 28 |
| Opening | Lexington opens first medical marijuana processing facility | Aug 24 |
| Opening | High Profile Cannabis opens second Kentucky dispensary in Wilder | Aug 18 |
| Opening | Kentucky's 22nd licensed medical cannabis dispensary opens in Richmond | Aug 18 |
| Ownership | NewLake Capital Partners acquires Kentucky cannabis dispensary | Aug 4 |
| Opening | Speakeasy opens medical cannabis dispensary in Corbin | Jul 7 |
Only in limited form. Kentucky allows restricted cannabis access (such as low-THC or a narrow medical program); there is no general adult-use market.
41 retail locations are currently listed on Kentucky's official license roster (refreshed Sep 27, 2026). The state also lists 8 cultivation and 7 manufacturing licenses.
Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.