Medical Cannabis in West Virginia

Program overview

West Virginia operates West Virginia Medical Cannabis Program, administered by West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis.

How West Virginia’s law developed

SB 386 signed July 2017 by Governor Justice. First dispensary sales began in 2021 after significant implementation delays.

Neighboring states

• Kentucky
• Maryland
• Ohio
• Pennsylvania
• Virginia

Official West Virginia resources

Questions people in West Virginia ask

Is recreational marijuana legal in West Virginia?

No. Recreational marijuana remains illegal in West Virginia. There is no active recreational legalization effort in the state legislature. Possession without a medical card carries criminal penalties.