Bill > HB105

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Kentucky Constitution that would guarantee individuals 21 years and older the right to possess, use, buy, or sell up to one ounce of cannabis without criminal penalties, as well as cultivate up to five cannabis plants for personal use. The proposed constitutional amendment would also grant the General Assembly (Kentucky's state legislature) the authority to regulate and control the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-related products. The bill outlines the process for submitting this proposed constitutional amendment to voters for ratification, including requirements for the Secretary of State to publish the amendment in a newspaper of general circulation and certify the amendment to county clerks. Voters will be asked to approve or reject the amendment at the next regular election where members of the General Assembly are elected, with the ballot question clearly stating the proposed rights and regulatory framework for cannabis in Kentucky. This represents a significant potential change in Kentucky's approach to cannabis, moving from potential criminal sanctions to a regulated, legal framework for adult personal use.

Government Affairs

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb105.html