W.V.: Urge lawmakers to expand the medical cannabis program!

West Virginia lawmakers have the choice to support bills this session that would allow edibles and home grown cannabis as new options 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.

If you live in West Virginia, urge your lawmakers to support these bills for patients!

HB 3201 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 3230 allows 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 and allows for homemade edibles.

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