This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to allow 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 enhance access to medical cannabis for patients who have received a certification from a practitioner and possess a valid identification card issued by the bureau.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing sections related to the lawful use and unlawful use of medical cannabis. It expands the forms in which medical cannabis can be dispensed to include dry leaf and plant forms, which were previously restricted. The bill also clarifies that the unlawful use of medical cannabis will be considered a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and it allows patients and caregivers to incorporate medical cannabis into edible forms for personal use. Overall, the bill seeks to provide greater flexibility and access to medical cannabis for patients in West Virginia.

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