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Voters in cities and counties across the state are deciding whether to allow medical cannabis in their communities.
State lawmakers legalized medical marijuana in Kentucky last year, and it goes on sale next year.
However, access to it is something that’s still up in the air, depending on where you live.
While the state will allow the growing, selling and use of medical marijuana, it’s not guaranteed in all parts of the state.
Local governments have been deciding whether or not to opt in or out, or put the issue to their voters.
Counties and cities across the state have three options when it comes to deciding whether or not to allow it in their municipality: Leaders voting to allow dispensaries, leaders voting to not allow dispensaries or leaving it to the voters in the form of a ballot referendum.
Florence, Union, Ludlow, Elsmere, Independence, Crestview Hills, Alexandria, Bellevue, Southgate, Warsaw, Wilder and Falmouth are all voting on the decision.
Cities including Covington, Dayton and Erlanger, have already voted to allow state-licensed medical cannabis operations through their local government.
For those leaving it up to voters, the question on the ballot reads: Are you in favor of the sale of medicinal cannabis and the operation of other cannabis in your city or county?
Voters answer “Yes” or “No.”
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