You can talk to your regular physician, or you can see a West Virginia state-licensed medical marijuana physician from the comfort of home with NuggMD. Just head on over to NuggMD.com/West-Virginia to start your evaluation today!
West Virginia does not charge sales tax for medical cannabis. Growers and processors are charged a tax of 10 percent on their gross receipts.
West Virginia hasn't legalized recreational marijuana yet.
No. West Virginia only lets MDs and DOs certify patients for medical cannabis.
The following conditions qualify for a medical marijuana card in West Virginia. If your condition is not listed here, you can apply with the Office of Medical Cannabis to add your condition:
Cards issued before October 1, 2021 expire after two years and must be renewed yearly thereafter. Cards issued after October 1, 2021 must be renewed yearly.
Patients can purchase up to a 30-day supply at a time as defined by their physician.
Patients can possess up to a 30-day supply at a time as defined by their physician.
West Virginia hasn't legalized recreational cannabis yet.
West Virginia hasn't legalized recreational cannabis yet.
You won't find typical edibles in West Viirginia, but they do allow the sale of flower. Most forms sold in the state are for inhalation, including vaporizer oils. You can usually find capsules and tinctures too.
Yes, local government can ban medical cannabis facilities or limit their operations as they see fit in West Virginia.
West Virgina does allow medical marijuana home delivery. Not all dispensaries offer it so be sure to check first.
No, West Virginia hasn't legalized recreational cannabis yet.
Local governments regulate the time, place and manner of operations. Trulieve is open from 10am to 6pm. Greenlight is open from 10am to 8pm in Princeton West Virginia.
You can transport your cannabis home from the dispensary, but don't drive around with an open container and don't ever use cannabis while driving. It will result in a DUI.
No, West Virginia doesn't allow public consumption lounges. You should only use cannabis at home or another private residence where you have permission.
No. West Virginia doesn't allow cannabis consumption lounges yet.
West Virginia does not allow patients or their caregivers to cultivate cannabis. It can only be purchased in dispensaries.
Recreational cannabis isn't legal in West Virginia.
To become an MMJ caregiver in West Virginia, your patient must fill out this Patient Authorization for Designation of Caregiver. The form must be printed and filled out in full with a notarized signature. Once your patient has filled out and notarized this form, they will give it to you, the designated caregiver, to upload with your caregiver application on West Virginia's medical marijuana registration portal. This application will require a criminal background check as well.
A patient may designate up to two caregivers, and a caregiver may care for up to five patients. Caregivers must be 21 or older. There may be exceptions for younger caregivers under extenuating circumstances, but this is unlikely and would be handled case-by-case with the Office of Medical Cannabis.
Certain offenses will disqualify you. MMJ caregivers are required to complete a criminal record check as part of their application.
No. A doctor must first register with the state as an issuer of medical marijuana evaluations and then must complete a short training course with the state. All of NuggMD's physicians have completed all training, registrations and certifications for the state where they provide cannabis evaluations.
Absolutely. You have the right to see whatever practitioner you choose to renew your medical marijuana certification, so long as they're licensed in the state and qualified to certify patients for cannabis use. All NuggMD practitioners are fully licensed in the state for which they provide evaluations and have obtained all state required education and certifications to recommend cannabis.