Cannabis in West Virginia
Cannabis laws change. This page summarizes the current rules in West Virginia for adults 21 and older — what's legal, what isn't, possession limits, home cultivation, and where to buy.
Regulator: West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis
Recreational
Illegal
Medical
Legal
CBD
Legal
Home Grow
Not allowed
Recreational Use in West Virginia
Recreational use is not legal in West Virginia.
Medical Cannabis in West Virginia
Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia since 2017. Licensed dispensaries are operating.
Patients enrolled in the West Virginia program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.
Home Cultivation
Home cultivation is not permitted in West Virginia.
Hemp-Derived CBD
CBD is legal in West Virginia. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for West Virginia.
AT A GLANCE
- State
- West Virginia (WV)
- Regulator
- West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis
SB 386 passed 2017. Program slow to launch.
21+ Only
For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. Do not drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.
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