This bill amends and reenacts section 64-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the general provisions of the Medical Cannabis Program. The bill specifically references a legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 27, 2024, and subsequently modified to address the concerns of the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 25, 2024.

The purpose of this legislation is to provide the necessary authorization for the Department of Health to implement the updated rule, which is identified as 64 CSR 109. This action aims to ensure that the Medical Cannabis Program operates under the latest guidelines and regulations as established by the Department of Health.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1