(LEX 18) — Kentucky is on the verge of opening its first medical marijuana dispensaries, with one facility already receiving approval and others close behind. However, some state lawmakers are raising concerns about the appearance of cannabis products, particularly edible gummies that they worry could be mistaken for candy by children.

During a legislative hearing on Wednesday, Kentucky's Office of Medical Cannabis revealed that the majority of products available for sale will be edibles, primarily colorful gummies. This has prompted alarm among some lawmakers who believe these products pose a risk to children.

"I think any edible that looks like something that kids absolutely love - we need to give that a second thought," said Sen. Danny Carroll.

Carroll referenced an alarming increase

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