HB 5188
Authorizing possession and smoking of medical cannabis by approved persons
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Bill overview
This bill would allow approved West Virginia residents to possess and smoke medical cannabis. It outlines specific forms that cannabis can be dispensed in, excluding dry leaf or plant forms initially, and limits the number of patients a caregiver can support. The bill also establishes rules for identification, product labeling, and prohibits activities like selling cannabis in edible forms without specific authorization.
Key provisions
- Medical cannabis can only be dispensed to patients and caregivers with valid identification cards.
- Dispensed cannabis can be in pill, oil, topical forms, tincture, liquid, dermal patch, or liquid.
- Smoking medical cannabis is now permitted.
- Patients can designate up to two caregivers.
- Products must be labeled with the grower/processor and dispensary information.
- Growers/processors and dispensaries must obtain permits from the bureau.
- Patients and caregivers must possess identification cards when in possession of medical cannabis.
- Dry leaf or plant forms of cannabis are initially prohibited.
Who is affected
- Patients with medical cannabis recommendations
- Caregivers of patients
- Growers/processors of medical cannabis
- Dispensaries selling medical cannabis
- The West Virginia Bureau of Health Safety and Environment
Notable changes
- Allows for the possession and smoking of medical cannabis, which was previously restricted.
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