WV MetroNews — By Chris Lawrence — September 17, 2020 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first permits for growing medical marijuana will soon be issued in West Virginia. “We hope to issue grower permits within the next week,” said Jason Frame, Director of the West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis. “It’s a huge step for O-M-C to …Read More
By Brian Skinner, Esq. Edible medical marijuana is now on the shelves of Florida medical cannabis dispensaries after the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use, quietly published emergency rules on Aug. 26. Sales of edibles are forecasted to generate up to $250 million in sales in the first full year. This boost to the …Read More
By Brian Skinner, Esq. Marijuana Business Daily (MBD) reports that a study, conducted by Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, found that more than 60% of Ohio residents are dissatisfied with the state’s medical cannabis program, citing high prices as the number one reason. However, the study also showed that perceptions of …Read More
By Brian Skinner, Esq. The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act (WVMCA), signed into law by Governor Jim Justice on April 19, 2017, closely adheres to the provisions of the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (PaMMA) enacted in 2016. But there are several significant and confusing differences. One of those differences is the role of …Read More
By Brian Skinner, Esq. COVID-19 has prevented countless West Virginia companies from operating normally. For example, in March 16, 2020, Governor Justice initiated efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 by declaring a State of Emergency in West Virginia. Subsequent containment measures were announced and are continuing to be announced, including the closure of all …Read More
By Brian J. Skinner, Esq. As West Virginia’s Office of Medical Cannabis begins the process of awarding permits to medical cannabis organizations, businesses operating in the state’s nascent medical cannabis industry will be facing immense challenges, both operationally and financially. This is especially true in a state that just a few years ago did not …Read More
By Brian J. Skinner, Esq. The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law by Governor Jim Justice on April 19, 2017. The Act allows individuals with a “serious medical condition” to receive a certification to use medical cannabis obtained from a permitted dispensary in the state. Currently, 15 medical conditions are covered by …Read More
By Brian J. Skinner, Esq. This article provides an overview of the land use related statutes regulating medical cannabis businesses. Counties in West Virginia may prohibit medical cannabis businesses by passing an ordinance by vote of the residents of the county to prohibit the operation or location of a medical cannabis organization within the county. …Read More
By Brian J. Skinner, Esq. The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act (West Virginia Code §§ 16A-1-1 et seq.) was signed into law by Governor Jim Justice on April 19, 2017. The Act has been amended by Senate Bill 1037 and House Bill 2568 in 2019, and Senate Bill 339 in 2020. Because of concerns …Read More
West Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Act: What Employers Should Know – The Basics By Brian J. Skinner, Esq. The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act was signed into law by Governor Jim Justice on April 19, 2017. However, the law has not yet been implemented and medical cannabis is not expected to be available in dispensaries …Read More