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West Virginia

Medical use:Legal
Recreational:No

West Virginia is still medical only, and unfortunately, it still has pretty strict rules. Patients need to be 18 or older and have one of 15 qualifying conditions to get a state-issued med card. Cannabis can be purchased in various forms, including pills, oils, gels, creams, ointments, tinctures, liquids, and concentrates. However, dispensaries are prohibited from selling edibles, dabs, or whole flowers since smoking weed is still illegal. The law does not specify exact dosage limits, but patients are limited to a 30-day supply determined by the recommending doctor.

Last Updated: March 27, 2024.

Source: States and territories legislation, NBC reports, NCSLMap data: Tlegrams/NPR Created with Datawrapper

Frequently Asked Questions

The patient’s recommending doctor decides the appropriate dosage and supply amount based on their medical needs. This amount cannot exceed what the doctor prescribes for a 30-day period.

Yes, minors can access medical cannabis if they have a qualifying condition. However, a parent or legal guardian must act as their designated caregiver and manage their medical cannabis use.

Advocacy groups and legislators have proposed expanding the program to include whole flowers and edibles, as well as revising laws to make the program more accessible. However, these changes face significant political hurdles.

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