Cannabis in West Virginia
West Virginia cannabis access depends on two tracks: Recreational use is not legal in West Virginia. Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia since 2017. Licensed dispensaries are operating. The state regulator listed for this page is West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis.
Regulator: West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis
Recreational
Illegal
Medical
Legal
CBD
Legal
Home Grow
Not allowed
What this means for cannabis in West Virginia
West Virginia's rules should be read by access type: non-medical retail status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.
- Non-medical status: non-medical cannabis retail is not authorized.
- Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2017; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
- Possession: Possession limits depend on whether the consumer is a registered medical patient.
- Home cultivation: Home cultivation is not permitted in West Virginia.
- CBD context: CBD is legal in West Virginia. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
- Regulator to verify: West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis.
- State note: SB 386 passed 2017. Program slow to launch.
Recreational Use in West Virginia
Recreational use is not legal in West Virginia.
Medical Cannabis in West Virginia
Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia since 2017. Licensed dispensaries are operating.
Patients enrolled in the West Virginia program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.
Home Cultivation
Home cultivation is not permitted in West Virginia.
Hemp-Derived CBD
CBD is legal in West Virginia. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for West Virginia.
Cannabis Questions in West Virginia
Is cannabis legal in West Virginia?
Recreational use is not legal in West Virginia. Medical cannabis is legal in West Virginia since 2017. Licensed dispensaries are operating.
What are the possession limits in West Virginia?
Possession limits depend on whether the consumer is a registered medical patient.
Can adults grow cannabis at home in West Virginia?
Home cultivation is not permitted in West Virginia.
Where should people buy cannabis in West Virginia?
Registered medical patients should follow West Virginia program rules and buy through licensed medical channels regulated by the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis.
Sources & Verification
This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for West Virginia, including the listed regulator: West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.
AT A GLANCE
- State
- West Virginia (WV)
- Regulator
- West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis
SB 386 passed 2017. Program slow to launch.
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21+ Only
For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. Do not drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.
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