HB 5074
Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies how money collected from the Medical Cannabis Program Fund is distributed. Currently, the fund’s money reverts to general revenue at the end of June 30, 2026. Starting July 1, 2026, the fund will be allocated to various state agencies and programs, including those focused on substance abuse, research, law enforcement training, and grants to local agencies. The bill shifts the allocation priorities within the fund.
Key provisions
- Fifty-five percent of the fund will be allocated to the Office of Medical Cannabis for administrative purposes.
- Fifteen percent will be allocated to the Department of Agriculture for cannabis testing.
- Fifty percent of the remaining funds will be directed to the Fight Substance Abuse Fund.
- Ten percent will be allocated to Marshall University for cannabis research.
- Ten percent will be allocated to West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute for substance use disorder research.
- Forty percent will be allocated to the Division of Justice and Community Services for law enforcement grants.
- Ten percent will be allocated to a fund for law enforcement professional training.
- Money reverting to general revenue at the end of June 30, 2026, is excluded from these allocations.
Who is affected
- Medical Cannabis Program Fund recipients
- Office of Medical Cannabis
- Department of Agriculture
- Fight Substance Abuse Fund
- Marshall University
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