This bill aims to amend and reenact section 64-5-1 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, to grant the Department of Health the authority to promulgate a legislative rule concerning growers and processors involved in the Medical Cannabis Program. Specifically, it authorizes the legislative rule that was filed in the State Register on August 30, 2024, which pertains to the operations of these growers and processors under the Medical Cannabis Program.

The bill emphasizes the importance of establishing regulatory guidelines for the cultivation and processing of medical cannabis, thereby ensuring compliance and oversight within the program. As this section is newly introduced, there are no deletions or existing legal language being modified; it serves to create a clear framework for the Department of Health's regulatory responsibilities in this area.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-5-1