West Virginia

Mandatory Minimum Sentence
Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana
Drugged Driving
Summary of West Virginia
Year Law Last Passed 2017
How Law Was Passed Senate Bill 386 (74-24 H; 28-6 S)
Possession Limit 30-day supply (amount TBD)

Laws, Limits and Penalties

OffensePenaltyIncarceration  Max. Fine  

Possession

Any amountMisdemeanor90 days - 6 months$ 1,000

Sale or Distribution

Any amountFelony1* - 5 years$ 15,000
Trafficking marijuana into WVFelony1* - 5 years$ 15,000
To a minor or within 1000 ft of a schoolFelony2 years*N/A
Includes possession with intent to distribute
* Mandatory minimum sentence

Cultivation

See Possession and Sale sections for details.

Hash & Concentrates

Penalties for hashish are the same as for marijuana. Please see the marijuana penalties section for further details.

Paraphernalia

Involving all or part of an illegal drug paraphernalia businessMisdemeanor6 months* - 1 year$ 5,000
* Mandatory minimum sentence

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Everything involved in the production and transportation processes of controlled substances are liable to be forfeited.

Miscellaneous

Attempts to adulterate drug screening testMisdemeanor0 - 1 year$ 10,000
Mandatory driver's license revocation for any felony offense when a motor vehicle is used in its commission.

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