Kentucky handed out its first two medical marijuana cards on Thursday. In addition, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that about 2,200 other cardholders were approved as well.

After months of anticipation, Kentucky has issued its first medical marijuana cards to qualifying patients in the state, with Gov. Andy Beshear announcing the approval of more than 2,000 cards during a news conference Thursday.

Gov. Andy Beshear awarded two individuals with the first medical marijuana cards of the program in his Team Kentucky update Thursday afternoon.

Kentucky has issued its first medical marijuana patient cards. Gov. Andy Beshear presented the cards to Dr. Ryan Grell and Merissa Khumalo on Thursday. Sign up for our Newsletters They are two of 2,200 Kentuckians who have been approved as cardholders.

The governor of Kentucky has personally awarded the state’s first medical marijuana patient cards—and he’s also calling on the Commonwealth’s congressional delegation to advance legislation protecting their constitutional right to own firearms.