Relating to authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Safe Harbor Letter for the Medical Cannabis Program

HB 2249 authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to establish and enforce a "Safe Harbor Letter" rule for the state's Medical Cannabis Program. This rule, which was filed in the State Register on August 29, 2024, provides legal protection for certain activities within the program, such as protecting licensed providers from liability under specific conditions. The bill formalizes the Department's authority to implement this rule under existing law, making it official and enforceable. It directly affects the Department of Health and medical cannabis program participants by ensuring the rule is recognized as part of state regulations.