(This story was updated at 6:46 p.m. ET with details and a quote.)
The Kentucky House on Thursday approved legislation legalizing medical cannabis, sending the bill to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear for his expected signature.
The move puts Kentucky on track to become the 40th state to approve the legalization of medical cannabis.
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The relatively restrictive measure, Senate Bill 47, would legalize medical cannabis for people suffering from a short list of familiar illnesses, including cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy and PTSD.
The measure would impose a 35% THC cap on flower products and a limit of 10% per serving on edibles, oils and tinctures.
The legislation – approved by a 66-33 vote on the last day of Kentucky’s General Assembly – also would set a 70% THC limit on concentrates.
The state would license producers, processors, dispensaries and testing labs.
Four tiers of cultivation licenses
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