This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to enhance the medical cannabis program by allowing the production and dispensing of medical cannabis in edible form. It specifies that edible products must comply with certain requirements, including obtaining approval from the bureau for each edible product, adhering to specific shapes and forms (such as lozenges and gelatins), and ensuring that each serving does not exceed 10 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol. Additionally, the bill outlines restrictions on the ingredients and appearance of edibles to minimize their appeal to children, such as prohibiting bright colors and certain additives.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the unlawful use of medical cannabis by removing the prohibition on incorporating medical cannabis into edible form, thus allowing patients and caregivers to create edibles for personal use. It also mandates that dispensaries report the dispensing of medical cannabis to the controlled substance monitoring database, ensuring better tracking and oversight of medical cannabis use. Overall, the bill aims to improve patient safety and regulatory compliance within the medical cannabis program in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16A-3-2, 16A-3-3, 16A-8-1, 60A-9-4