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HB 5074 Takes Effect, Reallocating Cannabis Funds
On June 12, 2026, West Virginia's House Bill 5074 officially went into effect. The legislation changes the allocation of proceeds in the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. It specifically directs 15 percent of revenue to the Office of Medical Cannabis and 15 percent to the Department of Agriculture for testing.
LegiScan
HB 5074 Takes Effect, Reallocating Cannabis Funds
2026 Legislation Addresses Medical Cannabis Program Fund
During the 2026 Regular Session, West Virginia lawmakers introduced HB5074, which impacts the Medical Cannabis Program Fund. The legislation outlines the allocation of funds, including grants to local law enforcement agencies for training and drug diversion programs.
West Virginia Legislature
2026 Legislation Addresses Medical Cannabis Program Fund
Federal Hemp Law Aligns with WV Delta-8 and Delta-10 Bans
New federal legislation effective November 2026 excludes synthetic and chemically converted cannabinoids from the federal hemp definition. This aligns federal policy with West Virginia's SB 546, which previously placed Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC on Schedule I. Medical cannabis patients in West Virginia must continue accessing Delta-9 THC products exclusively through licensed dispensaries.
Cannabis Regulations
Federal Hemp Law Aligns with WV Delta-8 and Delta-10 Bans
WV Proposes Updates to Medical Cannabis Dispensary Rules
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health has filed a notice of agency approval for proposed legislative rule changes regarding medical cannabis dispensaries. The rule, 64CSR112, includes general provisions for dispensaries and extends the sunset provision to August 1, 2032.
West Virginia Secretary of State
WV Proposes Updates to Medical Cannabis Dispensary Rules
WV Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Marijuana Odor
On May 29, 2026, the West Virginia Supreme Court issued an opinion in a Berkeley County search and seizure case. The court ruled that the search warrant was overbroad and unconstitutional, but declined to address whether the smell of marijuana alone constitutes probable cause. This leaves the legal question of marijuana odor as probable cause unresolved in the state.
West Virginia Watch
WV Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Marijuana Odor