West Virginia medical cannabis program facts
| Run by | West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis |
|---|---|
| How access works | A registered practitioner certifies you, and the state issues an ID card |
| Adult use | Medical use only; recreational cannabis is not legal |
| State fee | The card fee has been $50, with hardship waivers available; confirm the current amount with the Office of Medical Cannabis |
| Validity | Your certification determines the term |
| Telehealth | Pick phone or video when you book, and we will tell you if your case needs video. |
West Virginia medical cannabis law highlights
- You can vaporize dry leaf and flower, but smoking is not allowed.
- With adult-use cannabis illegal, dispensary purchases require a medical card.
- Hardship waivers can reduce the state card fee.
Conditions that can qualify in West Virginia
- Cancer
- HIV/AIDS
- ALS
- Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Spinal cord damage
- Epilepsy
- Neuropathies
- Huntington's disease
- Crohn's disease
- PTSD
- Intractable seizures
- Sickle cell anemia
- Severe chronic pain
- Terminal illness
How to get a medical marijuana card in West Virginia
Schedule a phone or video evaluation of about 5–10 minutes with My IV Doctors
Your registered practitioner certifies your condition
Submit your application to the Office of Medical Cannabis
Get your ID card
Shop at licensed West Virginia dispensaries
West Virginia medical cannabis rules
- Smoking isn't allowed, but you can vaporize dry leaf.
- You can have up to a 30-day supply.
- Impaired driving is illegal.



