Kentucky's Medical Cannabis Program, launched January 1, 2025 under KRS 218B, requires an electronic written certification from an authorized practitioner before a patient can apply for a registry card. After an in-person exam, the practitioner records that the patient has a qualifying condition and is likely to benefit safely and effectively, then enters the certification in the state portal.
A Kentucky physician authorized by the Board of Medical Licensure (KBML) or an APRN authorized by the Board of Nursing (KBN), registered with the program, completes the whole electronic certification. The patient then applies online.
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Electronic Practitioner Certification (Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Medical Cannabis takes this form through its online services or your EMR, so there is no PDF to fill. Vero Scribe writes the visit note it draws on, so the details are ready when you complete it.
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For applying for a registry card, no more than 60 days. It may be renewed for up to three more periods of no more than 60 days each. After those extensions, a new certification requires another in-person or telehealth exam.
The initial certification must be provided during an in-person exam, which establishes the bona fide practitioner-patient relationship. Later certifications, including renewals, may be done electronically or by telehealth, and the relationship itself can be maintained via telehealth.
Physicians authorized by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure and APRNs authorized by the Kentucky Board of Nursing, who then register with the program through the Practitioner Authorization Registration Portal. Physician authorization involves an application to KBML and 6 hours of continuing education.