This bill proposes significant amendments to the Code of West Virginia by removing marihuana, Psilocybin, and Tetrahydrocannabinols from Schedule I of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. It includes the deletion of existing legal language that classifies Tetrahydrocannabinols and their derivatives as Schedule I substances, which encompasses specific variants and their optical isomers. The intent behind these changes is to align state law with evolving views on cannabis and related compounds, potentially facilitating broader access and regulation.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that expands the definition of controlled substances to include various synthetic chemical compounds acting as Cannabinoid receptor type 1 agonists, provided they are not classified under Schedules II, III, IV, and V, nor approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for legitimate medical research. It also outlines a range of substances, including tryptamines, depressants, and stimulants, reflecting a proactive approach to address the challenges posed by synthetic drugs while allowing for increased research and therapeutic applications of previously controlled substances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 60A-2-204