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, 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 color additives and decorations.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the unlawful use of medical cannabis by removing the prohibition on incorporating medical cannabis into edible forms, while also mandating that dispensaries report the dispensing of medical cannabis to the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program Database. This aims to improve patient safety and ensure proper tracking of medical cannabis use. The bill also includes various requirements for dispensaries regarding the dispensing process, including providing safety inserts and ensuring proper labeling of products.

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