The bill introduced on February 19, 2025, aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 16B-3-11a, which establishes penalties for violations related to standalone methadone treatment programs or clinics. Specifically, it stipulates that any individual or entity that operates such a program or clinic, which is not part of a comprehensive primary care clinic, will be guilty of a felony.

Upon conviction for this offense, the penalties include a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for a minimum of one year in a state correctional facility, or both. Additionally, the bill specifies that each day of continued violation after a conviction will be treated as a separate offense, thereby reinforcing the seriousness of compliance with this new regulation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16B-3-11a