This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule concerning the general provisions of the Medical Cannabis Program. Specifically, it addresses the 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 bill aims to formalize the authority of the Department of Health to implement these provisions, ensuring that the Medical Cannabis Program operates under the updated guidelines established by the legislative rule. This amendment is intended to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding medical cannabis in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1