Opening a medical cannabis dispensary in Kentucky is an exciting opportunity, especially with the state’s medical cannabis program kicking off in 2025. However, launching a compliant and profitable dispensary on a budget requires strategic planning and cost-saving measures. As a retail cannabis consultant, we’ve outlined a basic guide to help you establish a dispensary in Kentucky while keeping costs low, covering property acquisition, conditional use permits, facility setup, security, standard operating procedures (SOPs), marketing, and compliant operations.