Investigation launched into Kentucky medical cannabis office amid complaints

Investigation launched into Kentucky medical cannabis office amid complaints

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Kentucky State Auditor's Office has launched an investigation into the Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) due to complaints surrounding the licensing lottery program. “My office has continued to receive complaints about how the Office of Medical Cannabis administered the lottery process for awarding medical cannabis business licenses,” Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball stated. “Kentuckians should have confidence that stat…

Auditor announces investigation of how Kentucky awarded medical cannabis licenses

Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball plans to investigate how the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis processed license applications, she announced Thursday.

Kentucky auditor to investigate state's medical cannabis program

Allison Ball, R-Ky., said her office received complaints about the system used to award licenses to businesses will process and sell the products.

Kentucky auditor announces investigation of the state's medical cannabis program

Kentucky’s auditor says her office will investigate the state’s medical cannabis program. Auditor Allison Ball says her office received complaints about the lottery system used to award licenses to businesses that will grow, process and sell the products.

Investigation into Office of Medical Cannabis underway, KY auditor reports

A release from Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball reported on Thursday that an investigation is underway into the Office of Medical Cannabis regarding the execution of the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program.Auditor Ball released the following statement: The release read that the auditor's office will begin the investigation by examining OMC's business license application and award processes.

Kentucky auditor investigating Office of Medical Cannabis over licensing process

Kentucky’s state auditor is investigating the process for how medical marijuana licenses were awarded last year, which was criticized by local hemp farmers.