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 references a 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 bill aims to provide the necessary legal framework for the Department of Health to implement regulations that govern the Medical Cannabis Program, ensuring that the growers and processors operate within established guidelines. This legislative action is intended to enhance the regulatory oversight of the medical cannabis industry in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1