Last updated on 13 July 2021
CBD sourced from hemp is legal in West Virginia, also known as West VA for locals. Hemp was initially legalized in 2002 with the passage of Senate Bill 447 and defined hemp as cannabis with no more than 1% THC.
In 2018 the West Virginia Legislature legalized the cultivation of hemp for industrial purposes. House Bill 2694 was passed in April 2019 to clarify rules on hemp. The bill clearly states that hemp is not allowed to contain more than 0.3% THC otherwise it is an agricultural commodity. There is no need for a license to possess, handle, transport or sell hemp-derived CBD. Similarly to other states such as Alabama, Delaware and Maryland, CBD derived from hemp is not a controlled substance or adulterant in West Virginia.
Is Cannabis legal in West Virginia?
CBD sourced from cannabis is also legal for patients with qualifying medical conditions and a physician’s recommendation. CBD derived from marijuana is only available from a licensed dispensary. Adult-use cannabis is illegal in West Virginia.
| How old do I need to be to consume | Possession limit for Flower | Possession limit for Concentrates |
| N/A Recreational No limit Medical | N/A Recreational 30-day supply Medical | N/A Recreational 30-day supply Medical |
Qualifying conditions:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Epilepsy
- HIV/AIDS
- Huntington’s disease
- Intractable seizures
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathies
- Parkinson’s disease
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Severe chronic or intractable pain if conventional treatment has proved ineffective
- Sickle cell anemia
- Spinal cord damage
- Terminal illness
Are there any penalties for using CBD?
CBD is legal in West Virginia. Possession of any amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by 90 days-6 months in prison with a maximum fine of $1,000
Conclusion:
CBD is legal in West Virginia. Medical use of cannabis is also legal, however recreational use isn’t.
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