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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to legalize the personal use and possession of cannabis by adults; providing for a county option election to allow for the production and sales in that county; providing for regulation by the Bureau of Health; authorizing an excise and local sales tax on cannabis; prohibiting underage use; and preserving current laws relating to allowing employers and property owners to prohibit use or possession.
AI Summary
This bill aims to legalize the personal use and possession of cannabis by adults in West Virginia. It provides for a county option election to allow for the production and sale of cannabis in that county, which would be regulated by the Bureau of Health. The bill authorizes an excise tax of 15% on cannabis sales and a local sales tax of 6%, with the revenues being distributed to various state funds and local governments. The bill also prohibits the underage use of cannabis and preserves current laws that allow employers and property owners to prohibit cannabis use or possession.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 01/20/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2851&year=2023&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Tax & Revenue Department, WV State | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=859999010 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2851%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2851 |
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