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 growers and processors involved in the Medical Cannabis Program. Specifically, it approves the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, which is related to the operations of these growers and processors.

The primary aim of this legislation is to provide the necessary legal framework for the Department of Health to establish regulations that govern the Medical Cannabis Program, ensuring that growers and processors operate within a structured and compliant environment. This bill does not include any deletions or existing legal language modifications, as it introduces new provisions to enhance the regulatory oversight of the Medical Cannabis Program in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1