West Virginia legalized medical cannabis in 2017, granting access to more than 35,000 cardholders for the treatment of serious health conditions. The program allows patients — following certification from a registered physician and a $50 application — to purchase up to six ounces of cannabis per month, but only in approved forms like oils, tinctures, patches, or dry leaf for vaporization. Smoking and the sale of edibles remain prohibited, though patients may craft their own edibles at home. Delta-8 hemp products are legal and available to anyone, while marijuana access remains tightly regulated by the state. Notably, state law bars discrimination for holding a medical card, but owing to marijuana’s federal status, patients may risk gun rights and must navigate complex employment and probation scenarios. Read the full story at Mountain State Spotlight for further details and source links here.