West Virginia Cannabis Laws

Legal — Medical Only

West Virginia legalized medical cannabis in 2017 through the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act (SB 386). Dispensaries opened in 2021 after extensive delays. Recreational cannabis is illegal.

Last updated: January 15, 2026

Quick Facts

Minimum Age	18+ (medical only)
Purchase Limits (Rec)	N/A — Not legal
Purchase Limits (Med)	A 30-day supply as determined by the physician
Delivery Allowed	No
Home Growing	Not allowed.
Public Consumption	Prohibited. Must consume in a private residence.
ID Requirements	West Virginia medical cannabis card, Government-issued photo ID
Tourist Rules	Only West Virginia residents with medical cannabis cards may purchase. No reciprocity.
Penalties	Possession without a medical card is a misdemeanor for small amounts. Larger amounts can be felonies.
Tax Info	Medical: standard 6% state sales tax plus a 10% excise tax.

Medical Cannabis Program

Qualifying Conditions

Cancer, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson's, MS, Crohn's, chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, neuropathies, Huntington's, sickle cell, and terminal illness.

How to Get a Card

Patients must be certified by a registered physician and apply through the West Virginia Bureau of Health. Cards are valid for 1 year.

Medical Cannabis in West Virginia

West Virginia's medical cannabis program was signed into law in 2017 but faced significant implementation delays. The first dispensaries finally opened in 2021. The program currently has a growing network of dispensaries across the state, with products including flower, oils, tinctures, topicals, and dermal patches. Edibles and vape cartridges are also available.

Next steps: compare dispensaries in West Virginia, how to find a licensed dispensary, what to bring to a dispensary, and browse all state cannabis pages.

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Official License Lookup

Verify a dispensary's license on the official West Virginia website:

Visit West Virginia Cannabis Regulator