Medical cannabis bills were introduced in West Virginia in each year between 2010 and 2015, when West Virginia Senate Bill 546 and West Virginia House Bill 2909 sought to legalize marijuana for medical use, but failed to advance prior to the end of the legislative session on 14 March.

In 2017, Senate Bill 386 was passed, legalizing medical cannabis for specific chronic medical conditions. Governor Justice signed it into law on April 19, 2017, and it went into effect in July 2018. However, dhhr.wv.gov states it wasn't until July 1, 2019, that effects of the law would allow the state to "issue the patient and caregiver identification cards necessary to obtain medical cannabis.

You can read more about laws in West Virginia Medical Marijuana Law.

Recreational Cannabis Laws in West Virginia

Cannabis in West Virginia is illegal for recreational use. Possession of small amounts is a misdemeanor crime. Medical use was legalized through legislation passed in 2017.

Medical Marijuana Laws in West Virginia

Patients are permitted to possess cannabis in the following formulations: infused pills, oils, topicals, liquids, or dermal patches. Cannabis may also be dispensed in “dry leaf” or “plant form” and/or “in a form medically appropriate for administration by vaporization or nebulization.

What Conditions Are Approved for Treatment with Medical Marijuana in West Virginia?

Below, you'll find a list of the conditions that qualify for medical marijuana in West Virginia. The West Virginia Board of Medicine has determined that cannabis is a safe, effective treatment option for the following conditions and their associated symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions, you probably qualify for a West Virginia marijuana card!

QUALIFYING CONDITIONS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Cancer
Crohn’s disease
HIV/AIDS
Epilepsy
Huntington’s disease
Intractable seizures
Multiple sclerosis
Neuropathies (chronic nerve pain)
Parkinson’s disease
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Severe chronic or intractable pain
Spinal cord damage
Sickle cell anemia.
Terminally illness