This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance the medical cannabis program by allowing patients and their caregivers to cultivate medical cannabis for personal consumption. Specifically, it introduces a new section, 16A-5-11, which permits certified patients and their caregivers to grow up to 10 cannabis plants, with a maximum of five being mature and flowering at any given time. This provision aims to provide patients with greater access to medical cannabis while ensuring that the cultivation remains within regulated limits.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing sections 16A-3-2 and 16A-3-3, updating the lawful use of medical cannabis by including dry leaf and plant forms as acceptable methods of dispensing. It also clarifies that the unlawful use of medical cannabis will be considered a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The changes reflect a broader acceptance of medical cannabis forms and aim to facilitate patient access while maintaining regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16A-3-2, 16A-3-3, 16A-5-11