SB 892
Modifying allowable forms of medical cannabis to include edible form
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Bill overview
This bill modifies West Virginia’s medical cannabis program to allow the production and dispensing of edible cannabis products. It establishes specific requirements for these products, including limitations on potency, packaging, and labeling, to ensure patient safety. The bill also mandates that all medical cannabis dispensing be tracked through the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Database, providing increased oversight and accountability within the program.
Key provisions
- Allows the production and dispensing of edible cannabis products.
- Sets potency limits for edible cannabis (maximum 10 mg THC per serving, with a 15% potency variance).
- Specifies allowable shapes and forms for edibles (lozenges, gelatin, etc.).
- Prohibits certain additives in edibles, such as artificial colors, candy-like appearances, and stimulants.
- Requires edible cannabis products to display a universal symbol.
- Mandates reporting of all medical cannabis dispensing to the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Database.
- Establishes requirements for dispensary receipt information and tracking.
- Limits the quantity of medical cannabis dispensed at one time.
Who is affected
- Patients with medical cannabis recommendations
- Medical practitioners recommending medical cannabis
- Medical cannabis processors
- Dispensaries
- The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
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