The Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis has created “an effective program that was transparent and fair to all licensure applicants” according to an independent review.
The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Office of the Inspector General on Thursday published findings from their independent review of the OMC. According to a release from the FAC, the review “included the review of statutes and regulations, numerous reports, system data, policies and processes, videos, licensure applications, legislative testimony, and in-person interviews of personnel directly involved with the licensing process.” The OMC requested the inspector general’s review after the Kentucky State Auditor’s office requested a preliminary assessment in April 2025.
The inspector general’s office reported that the OMC “issued medical cannabis licensing and application regulations in a transparent manner that went through a public comment process during which OMC responded to each comment.” Multiple legislative committees reviewed and approved the regulations after multiple hearings with public comments periods.
The FAC says the OMC reviewed applications to ensure requirements were met and provided applicants with the opportunity to fix any identified issues. Applications that met the requirements were entered into a random drawing conducted live by the Kentucky Lottery Corporation.
The auditor’s report is pending. The inspector general’s report can be found on the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s website.
