Beshear: More than 750 people have applied for medical marijuana cards in KY

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said more than 750 people have applied for medical marijuana cards through the state’s new program.To qualify, Kentuckians cannot have a felony record, must be 21 or older and have a written certification from a doctor.The state will review each of the applications. Officials will be looking for electronic written certification from a doctor.It is not clear at this time how soon those license applications will be approved, but growers and dispensaries are still setting up across the Commonwealth.As Kentucky’s medical marijuana program launches, four dispensaries are expected to open in Northern Kentucky: Yellow Flowers in Erlanger, Kenton County Nicole Tirella in Alexandria, Campbell County Bluegrass Cannacare LLC in Florence, Boone County GREEN GRASS CANNABIS LLC in Erlanger, Kenton CountyAt the launch of card application, only six medical conditions allow Kentuckians to get a medical marijuana card: Cancer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Multiple Sclerosis Epilepsy Chronic Pain Severe NauseaElected officials say they hope to add more qualifying medical conditions in the future.