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West Virginia

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for West Virginia.

Medical Only

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Office of Medical Cannabis

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Medical Only

Last Updated

Oct 1, 2025

Regulatory Overview

West Virginia Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in West Virginia. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Office of Medical Cannabis

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Seed-to-Sale System

West Virginia uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Medical

West Virginia has a medical-only cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryNot Allowed

EcommerceNot Allowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About West Virginia

Medical-only program, sales began 2021

Limited dispensary and grower licenses

No delivery currently permitted

Patient registry required

Official Sources

OMC Official Site

Regulatory Details

West Virginia Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in West Virginia.

Purchase Limits

Medical

Flower4 oz dried usable cannabis

Other60g of extract

Period30 days

Permitted forms: pill, oil, topical, vaporization, dry leaf, tincture, liquid, patch.

Tax Rates

State Excise10% excise on dispensary gross receipts

Medical cannabis exempt from 6% state sales tax once excise is paid.

Home Cultivation

Not Allowed

Customer Requirements

18+

Min. Age

Required

Med. Card

Required

State ID

Required

Registration

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Microbial contaminants

Testing by WVDA-approved laboratory.

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: No

Tamper-proof or tamper-evident

THC/CBD percentages

Batch number

Expiration date

Must not resemble commercial food packaging

License Types

Grower

Licensed to cultivate medical cannabis

Processor

Process into medical products

Dispensary

Sell to registered patients and caregivers

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for West Virginia

Licensing

Obtain license from Office of Medical Cannabis

Inventory

Maintain seed-to-sale tracking

Sales

Verify patient registration and medical card

Enforce 30-day supply limits

4 oz dried or 60g extract

Collect 10% excise tax on gross receipts

Reporting

File quarterly excise tax returns

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in West Virginia

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in West Virginia, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

West Virginia Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in West Virginia.

Yes, West Virginia has legalized medical cannabis only. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Office of Medical Cannabis. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Medical patients can purchase up to 4 oz dried usable cannabis of flower per 30 days. Permitted forms: pill, oil, topical, vaporization, dry leaf, tincture, liquid, patch.

Cannabis products in West Virginia are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is 10% excise on dispensary gross receipts. Medical cannabis exempt from 6% state sales tax once excise is paid.

Cannabis delivery is not currently allowed in West Virginia. Operators must conduct sales through licensed retail locations.

Yes, West Virginia requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbial contaminants. Testing by WVDA-approved laboratory.

West Virginia uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in West Virginia. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for West Virginia's regulatory requirements.