WV HB2887

Legalizes possession of one ounce or less of cannabis for adults 21 and older statewide, while production and sales require approval through county referendum elections

Establishes a 15% state excise tax on cannabis transfers, with revenue distributed to the Public Employees Insurance Agency Stability Fund (50%), Fight Substance Abuse Fund (25%), law enforcement training (12.5%), and state employee pay raises (12.5%)

Imposes a 6% local sales tax on retail cannabis sales, split equally between the county and its municipalities on a per capita basis

Requires the Bureau of Public Health to develop licensing regulations by July 1, 2026, and begin accepting applications by October 1, 2026, with application fees capped at $5,000

Preserves employer rights to prohibit cannabis use in the workplace, maintains DUI laws for cannabis impairment, and keeps existing medical cannabis program provisions intact