The Russell County Fiscal Court met in special session yesterday morning, with the court holding the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit medical cannabis operations within the county.
With it being the first reading, a vote was not required, and the magistrates didn’t offer any comments on the issue.
Judge Executive Randy Marcum noted that similar to the alcohol issue, once medical cannabis is legal in Kentucky, a citizen can file a petition to legalize operations in the county.
Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, was legalized in Kentucky last year after receiving approval by the state legislature and being signed by the governor.
A second reading and vote will likely be held at the fiscal court’s regular meeting next month.
