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West Virginia

Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia with a valid patient card. Recreational use remains illegal.

Medical
$80M
Annual Sales
~60
Active Licenses
10%
Tax Rate
Rx only
Possession Limit
● LIVE STATUS Updated 2 days ago  ·  April 3, 2026
Legislative Pressure Β· 2 bills tracked
β–² 100% Pro-Access Β· 1 bills 0 bills Β· 0% Restrictive β–Ό
Strong legislative momentum toward expanded access.
Legislative Tracker

West Virginia Bills Tracker

2 bills tracked
HB5260 β–² Pro-Access
In Committee
Relating generally to medical cannabis
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πŸ• To Health and Human Resources Β· Mar 5, 2026
πŸ—³ Vote: MAR 4
HB5260 modifies West Virginia's medical cannabis program, impacting patient access, product availability for consumers, and operational regulations for businesses. View full bill text β†’
HB5074 β–² Pro-Access
Vetoed
Relating to changing the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund.
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βœ— Vetoed
πŸ• Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal Β· Mar 14, 2026
HB5074 reallocates West Virginia's Medical Cannabis Program Fund proceeds, impacting program sustainability and potential patient access or operator costs. View full bill text β†’
Overview

Marijuana is legal for medical patients in West Virginia, but recreational use remains illegal. West Virginia enacted the Medical Cannabis Act in 2017, with dispensaries opening in 2021. The program allows patients with qualifying conditions to access medical cannabis through licensed dispensaries.

What This Means for You
  • Legal to purchase with a valid medical card
  • Recreational purchase is not permitted
  • Possession limit: Rx only
  • Home grow: Not permitted

Latest West Virginia Cannabis Developments