Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the general provisions of the Medical Cannabis Program
HB 2245 authorizes West Virginia's Department of Health to implement a specific rule (64 CSR 109) governing the Medical Cannabis Program. This rule, previously modified and refiled after committee feedback, establishes general operational guidelines for the program. The bill directly affects medical cannabis patients, providers, and the Department of Health by setting standardized procedures for program administration. It does not change eligibility or product regulations but formalizes existing administrative rules through legislative approval.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Health and Human Resources
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Doug Smith
RRepublican
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