WVMedical Only Updated 2026-06

Cannabis Laws in West Virginia

West Virginia legalized medical cannabis in 2017 (SB 386), with the program launching in 2021. The program is operational with dispensaries across the state.

Recreational Possession

Not legal

Medical Program

Active

Home Cultivation

Not permitted

Employment Protection

Limited

Possession Limits

Medical Patients

30-day supply

as recommended by physician

Home Cultivation

Home Cultivation Not Permitted

Medical Cannabis Program

Card Cost

$50/year

Renewal

Annual

Processing Time

30 days

Dispensaries

20+

Qualifying Conditions

CancerHIV/AIDSALSParkinson's diseaseMultiple sclerosisDamage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cordEpilepsyNeuropathiesHuntington's diseaseCrohn's diseasePTSDIntractable seizuresSickle cell anemiaSevere chronic or intractable painTerminal illness

✗ Does not accept out-of-state medical cards

Employment Protections

Limited Protection

Limited protections for registered patients.

Some protections for registered patients, but employers may enforce drug-free workplace policies.

Driving Laws

DUI laws apply. Any impairment from cannabis while driving is illegal.

Recent Legislative Changes

2021: First dispensaries opened

2023: Program expanded to additional qualifying conditions

Official State Resource

Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.

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