Kentucky medical marijuana timeline: Is there any even growing yet?

It’s been just over a month since medical marijuana became legal in Kentucky.But it’s unclear just how long it will be before anyone can actually buy it in the state.The latest milestone Kentucky officials made public was the issuing of the first medical cannabis cards, which are necessary for patients to legally obtain product.Checking in on the program’s progress, reporter Madison Elliott asked the governor whether any facility has even started growing yet.His answer: No. The full life cycle of a cannabis plant can be months, and once it is fully ready, it must still be processed and distributed.But Gov. Andy Beshear did say Thursday that he expects at least one facility to be ready soon and it could get a head start on plants. “I’ve talked to one licensed cultivator who has their property, that’s going through the final inspections. They’re going to be able to bring in mature plants under the law. So I think we are very, very close to having cultivators that are up and running. Now, remember, we’ve got to get the processors up and running, too,” he said.So, still, no firm timeline, but we have a little better idea. We’ll continue to keep you updated on the process as we learn more.