Metrc Announces New Track-And-Trace Government Contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky

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LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Metrc, the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S., announced a new contract with the Commonwealth of Kentucky to support the regulation of its medical cannabis market.

In March of this year, Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 47, legalizing medical cannabis in the commonwealth effective January 1, 2025. Tasked with developing and implementing regulations for the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services aims to ensure Kentuckians suffering from serious medical conditions have safe, affordable access to medical cannabis, achieved via a commitment to evidence-based practices, transparency, outreach and education.

Metrc’s robust track-and-trace platform will provide the ultimate transparency to ensure regulatory compliance, help combat the illicit market, and safeguard the health …

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