Is CBD Legal in Kentucky?

LEGAL

Last verified: January 1, 2025

Kentucky has been a leader in hemp cultivation with one of the most established state hemp programs in the nation. Hemp-derived CBD products with ≤0.3% THC are fully legal for sale and possession. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture administers the hemp program, and the state is one of the top hemp producers in the US.

Kentucky has been a leader in hemp cultivation with one of the most established state hemp programs in the nation. Hemp-derived CBD products with ≤0.3% THC are fully legal for sale and possession. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture administers the hemp program, and the state is one of the top hemp producers in the US.

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