Kentucky is taking a major step toward accessible medical cannabis with the announcement of its first marijuana dispensary set to open this fall. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the milestone on July 31 via social media, sharing that The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam will be the first licensed marijuana dispensary to open its doors in the state.
"Great news, Kentucky — today, we approved the state's first medical cannabis dispensary for operations in Beaver Dam," Beshear wrote. "This is another step forward as we work to ensure Kentuckians with serious medical conditions have access to the medicine they need and deserve."
The approval of the state's first marijuana dispensary comes just weeks after the governor announced that Armory Kentucky LLC, a cultivator based in Mayfield, had officially introduced the first legal inventory of medical cannabis in Kentucky history. The facility passed its inspection, making it a key supplier for the soon-to-open marijuana dispensary.
Governor Beshear emphasized that this progress reflects the administration's commitment to helping Kentuckians suffering from cancer, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, and other qualifying conditions. "I am proud we are making progress to deliver safe, affordable access to medical cannabis," he said in a statement.
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