West Virginia has a limited medical marijuana program that became operational in 2021 after several years of development. The program serves patients with qualifying conditions through licensed dispensaries but prohibits home cultivation and recreational use. West Virginia maintains conservative cannabis policies with strict medical program regulations and no movement toward recreational legalization. The state represents a cautious approach to medical cannabis with limited access and strong regulatory oversight.
To get a medical marijuana card in West Virginia: 1) Get certified by a licensed West Virginia physician registered with the medical cannabis program, 2) Submit application to the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis with required documents and fees, 3) Receive medical cannabis card upon approval.
Medical marijuana qualifying conditions include: cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders including epilepsy, IBD including Crohn's disease, neuropathies, Huntington's disease, cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe chronic pain, severe nausea, PTSD, and terminal illness. The state may add additional conditions through regulatory process.
The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis within the Department of Health and Human Resources oversees the medical marijuana program. The office handles patient registration, physician certification, dispensary licensing, and regulatory compliance for all medical cannabis operations.
Yes, medical marijuana patients must register with the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis to receive a medical cannabis identification card. This card is required to legally possess and purchase medical cannabis from licensed dispensaries throughout the state.
Qualified medical patients access cannabis through state-licensed dispensaries with their medical cannabis card and valid government ID. West Virginia has a limited number of licensed dispensaries serving patients throughout the state with continued gradual expansion.
Medical marijuana registration costs around $50 for West Virginia residents. Cards are typically valid for one year and must be renewed with updated physician certifications. The state offers some fee reductions for qualifying patients based on certain assistance programs.
