Kentucky requires an in-person exam by an authorized Kentucky practitioner for a first certification, and Dr. Green Relief has no practitioner authorized in Kentucky, so booking online cannot get you a Kentucky certification; start on the Office of Medical Cannabis patient page.
How Do You Get a Medical Cannabis Card in Lexington, KY?
Facts on this page were checked against official sources, including the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis and KRS Chapter 218B, by the Dr. Green Relief editorial team. The $25 fee is from 915 KAR 2:010 Section 4 and the 2026 renewal fee waiver is from Executive Order 2025-335. Last reviewed October 29, 2026.
To find medical marijuana doctors in Lexington, KY, search the state’s Authorized Practitioner Directory by ZIP code, county or specialty. Kentucky’s medical cannabis program is active, with licensed dispensaries now open across the state. If you have a qualifying condition, a written certification from a physician or APRN is the first step toward getting your Kentucky Medical Cannabis Card.
Medical marijuana doctors in Lexington must hold a Kentucky license and board authorization, and they must examine you in person before your first certification. Lexington residents then apply online with the Office of Medical Cannabis and pay the $25 card fee. There is no Dr. Green Relief office in Lexington or anywhere else in Kentucky.
How Lexington Patients Get Certified for Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program lets authorized physicians and APRNs certify patients with qualifying conditions for a Medical Cannabis Card. A patient under 18 also needs a custodial parent or guardian as caregiver and a second practitioner’s diagnosis.
Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Kentucky, and the state can deny a card to an applicant who gives false information or does not meet the residency rule.
How Lexington Patients Get Certified for Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program lets authorized physicians and APRNs certify patients with qualifying conditions for a Medical Cannabis Card. A patient under 18 also needs a custodial parent or guardian as caregiver and a second practitioner’s diagnosis.
Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Kentucky, and the state can deny a card to an applicant who gives false information or does not meet the residency rule.
Who Can Certify Patients for Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis Program?
Lexington practitioners who certify must hold a Kentucky license and authorization from the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure or Board of Nursing, and physicians also need a DEA registration. Before any certification they must review at least 12 months of the patient’s KASPER prescription records.
Under KRS 218B.025, a registered Kentucky patient with a valid Medical Cannabis Card is not subject to state arrest or prosecution for medical cannabis use while holding no more than the possession limits, with exceptions the law sets out. Lexington, Louisville and Bowling Green residents all register with the same state office. Your written certification stays valid 60 days for that application, and approved cards are issued within 5 days.
BENEFITS
Cardholder List Kept Confidential
State Protection Within Possession Limits
Kentucky Medical Marijuana Card Program
Kentucky’s medical cannabis program began in January 2025; beyond Fayette County, dispensaries operate in Georgetown, Frankfort and Richmond. Patients with a qualifying condition can receive a written certification, register with the state, and buy medical cannabis, up to a 30-day supply in any 25 days.
Kentucky law bars home growing and smoking, patients under 21 may not vape, and no one may vape cannabis in public places or on public transportation. Once registered, Lexington patients are protected from state-level prosecution within their supply limits, and must keep products in the original dispensary container.
QUALIFYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Six conditions are named in KRS 218B.010, and under Executive Order 2026-318 and 915 KAR 2:050, others such as AIDS/HIV, cachexia and glaucoma may qualify through a listed symptom:
AIDS / HIV
Cachexia
Chronic Pain
Cancer
Muscle Spasms
Nausea
Glaucoma
Seizures
PTSD
Kentucky Marijuana Card Cost
A Lexington patient pays two separate charges for a Kentucky medical marijuana card: the certifying practitioner’s visit fee and the $25 registration fee paid directly to the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis.
Kentucky Medical Marijuana Laws
Kentucky medical marijuana laws allow edibles, oils, tinctures, capsules, concentrates and topicals, plus raw plant material that may not be smoked. Topicals do not count toward the purchase limit.
Are There Marijuana Dispensaries in Lexington?
As of October 16, 2026, Kentucky medical marijuana card holders in Lexington can buy at two state-listed dispensaries, on Alysheba Way and Tiverton Way, and a caregiver must buy for any cardholder under 18.
FEES, RENEWALS AND VISITORS
How Much Does a Kentucky Medical Cannabis Card Cost?
In-Person Exam Before The First Card
Lexington Patients Apply Within 60 Days
Card Expires Within 1 Year
Issued By The Office Of Medical Cannabis
Renewal Certification May Use Telehealth
File At Least 30 Days Before Expiry
Card Expires Within 1 Year
Use A Certification Under 60 Days Old
Kentucky Cannabis Visiting Patients
21+/visiting patients
Bring A Valid Out-Of-State Card
Show Proof Of A Qualifying Condition
A Kentucky Visiting Card Is Optional
Up To A 10-Day Supply Per 8 Days
IF YOUR CARD IS LOST
If you lose your card, tell the Office of Medical Cannabis within 10 days of noticing the loss, by email to [email protected] or through the portal, and it will issue a new card with a new number.
FAQ
What conditions currently qualify for a medical cannabis card in Lexington and across Kentucky?
Kentucky law names six qualifying conditions, and Executive Order 2026-318 of June 2, 2026, now carried in 915 KAR 2:050 (in effect since October 20, 2026), clarified that 15 more, such as Crohn’s disease and glaucoma, may qualify through a listed symptom. If your condition isn’t listed, a practitioner can check whether a symptom such as chronic pain or muscle spasms meets the state’s criteria.
Is there a dispensary near Lexington?
Yes. The state’s dispensary list showed two operating dispensaries in Lexington on October 16, 2026, on Alysheba Way and on Tiverton Way, plus an operating dispensary in nearby Nicholasville in Jessamine County.
Can I grow my own cannabis in Lexington if I have a medical card?
No. Home cultivation is not permitted under Kentucky’s medical cannabis law, regardless of certification status. All purchases must go through a licensed dispensary.
What happens if my condition isn’t on Kentucky’s official qualifying list?
An authorized practitioner can check whether your condition already qualifies through a listed symptom under Executive Order 2026-318. If not, the Kentucky Center for Cannabis can add a condition under KRS 218B.145 when it finds enough scientific evidence that patients are likely to benefit.
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