Legalizes adult cannabis consumption in West Virginia, allowing counties to vote on manufacturing and sales.

West Virginia SB634 legalizes the possession and consumption of cannabis for adults aged 21 and over. It allows counties to decide through a referendum whether to permit the manufacture and sale of cannabis. If approved, the Bureau for Public Health will regulate cannabis-related businesses, imposing licensing, excise, and local sales taxes. The bill also outlines health and safety regulations, advertising restrictions, and civil penalties for non-compliance. Employers and property owners retain the right to prohibit or limit cannabis use.

Legalizes adult cannabis consumption in West Virginia, allowing counties to vote on manufacturing and sales.

West Virginia SB634 legalizes the possession and consumption of cannabis for adults aged 21 and over. It allows counties to decide through a referendum whether to permit the manufacture and sale of cannabis. If approved, the Bureau for Public Health will regulate cannabis-related businesses, imposing licensing, excise, and local sales taxes. The bill also outlines health and safety regulations, advertising restrictions, and civil penalties for non-compliance. Employers and property owners retain the right to prohibit or limit cannabis use.