Residents in Northern Kentucky were surprised to find coupons for marijuana in their mailboxes, despite the drug being illegal in the state. The coupons, which offered 20% off an order at a dispensary in October, were reportedly sent to residents in Covington, Villa Hills, Highland Heights, and Southgate.
The discovery has raised concerns about the legality of crossing the state line with marijuana. According to Campbell County attorney Steve Franzen, recreational and medical marijuana are not legal in Kentucky, and possessing the drug in the state could result in legal troubles.
Franzen emphasized that even if residents receive medical marijuana in Ohio, they are not allowed to bring it back into Kentucky. “They can use it in Ohio as long as they stay in Ohio; they cannot bring it back into Kentucky,” he said.
Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders also weighed in on the issue, warning residents not to drive under the influence of marijuana, whether it’s medical or recreational. “If you go to Ohio to buy weed, stay there, because it’s still illegal in Kentucky and we don’t want anyone driving high,” he said.
The warnings come as Ohio has legalized recreational marijuana, with products hitting the shelves at dozens of dispensaries in August. However, Kentucky has not followed suit, and residents are advised to be aware of the laws on both sides of the Ohio River.
