Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research
Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research is a cannabis research center at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. It was established by House Bill 604, which became law on April 26, 2022.[1][2][3] Its purpose under the statute is "to advance the study of the use of cannabis and cannabis derivatives for the treatment of certain medical conditions and diseases".[4] The legislation requires the university to apply to the U..S. Drug Enforcement Administration for licenses to grow and administer medical cannabis.[5] By October 2022, the center had received a multimillion-dollar grant to study medical cannabis for cancer patients.[6]
Under Kentucky Senate Bill 47, the center plays a role in the state's medical cannabis regulation, by adding to the list of qualifying medical conditions.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ HB604 bill history, Kentucky Legislature official website, accessed March 28, 2023
- ^ Brandon Roberts (April 29, 2022). "What Kentucky's new research center means for the future of medical marijuana". Spectrum News.
- ^ Scott Recker (April 27, 2022). "Gov. Beshear Authorizes Kentucky Cannabis Research Center". Leo Weekly.
- ^ A.J. HERRINGTON (April 27, 2022), "Kentucky Governor Approves Cannabis Research Facility", High Times
- ^ "Cannabis research center established at UK". UK Department of Medicine News. University of Kentucky Department of Medicine. September 21, 2022.
- ^ Michael Berk (October 26, 2022). "Legislators receive update on Kentucky Center for Cannabis Research". Lexington, Kentucky: WLEX-TV.
- ^ Mark Vanderhoff; Curadhan Powell (March 14, 2023). "Medical marijuana bill passes through Kentucky Senate committee". Louisville, Kentucky: WLKY.