WV / State law overview

West Virginia

West Virginia medical purchases require registered-physician certification and an approved state medical cannabis card.

Medical cannabis program

Sources reviewed September 30, 2026. Coverage: Medical-program access and purchase limits, not all legal questions.

PurchasesUp to 6 ounces flower or 60 grams concentrate, or an equivalent combination, per rolling 30 days unless a physician sets a lower limitOfficial source

SmokingCombustion of medical cannabis is prohibitedOfficial source

Home cultivationPatient home growing is not authorized by the medical programOfficial source

Details worth checking

The purchase allotment is rolling, not a reset on the first day of each month.
Medical cannabis cannot be taken outside West Virginia. This medical summary does not establish general adult-use permission.

Official sources

West Virginia OMC — current patient FAQs

Regulators & contacts

Agency information checked September 30, 2026.

Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC)

A division of the West Virginia Department of Health. Oversees medical patient access, physician participation, and licensed growers, processors, dispensaries, and laboratories. Adult-use cannabis remains prohibited.

304-356-5090 medcanwv@wv.gov

350 Capitol Street, Suite 523, Charleston, WV 25301

Cardcierge

Medical cannabis card information, registration, published fees, and evaluation providers for West Virginia.

View medical card information

General information, not legal advice. Laws, effective dates, and local policies change. Confirm the applicable rules with official sources before acting.