W.V.: Add edibles and home grow to the medical cannabis program!

The West Virginia House of Representatives is considering bills that would allow edibles and homegrown cannabis under the medical cannabis program. Patients deserve the flexibility of deciding what form of medication best suits their needs, and to grow their own cannabis, which is a more affordable option for many. These are upgrades West Virginia needs to better align with their neighboring states’ medical programs.

HB 5260 would add edibles to West Virginia's medical program. Edibles can provide longer-lasting relief for many patients, and is a crucial option for many. This law would allow the edibles to be in lozenge or gelatin form, limited to geometric shapes only, with a limit of 10 milligrams of THC per serving.

HB 5259 would allow patients and caregivers to cultivate up to 10 plants, five of which can be mature at the same time. Home cultivation is not only affordable but also a great option for patients who live far from a dispensary. It also expands the program to allow dry leaf/plant cannabis forms.

Most medical marijuana programs in the nation allow edibles with proper labeling and dosage limits. Meanwhile, over half of the programs allow home cultivation.

If you live in West Virginia, urge your lawmakers to make these improvements for medical cannabis patients!