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WV HB5188Introducedas of 2026-02-04

Authorizing possession and smoking of medical cannabis by approved persons

Plain-English summary

What happened: A West Virginia bill that would authorize approved persons to possess and smoke medical cannabis has been filed for introduction.

Why it matters: Expanding the authorized forms of medical cannabis consumption to include smoking could broaden patient access and affect product demand for dispensaries serving medical patients.

Affects: patients and retailers

LATEST ACTION: Filed for introduction
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