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WV HB5100
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Pinson
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AI Summary
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Transfers all regulatory and enforcement responsibilities for CBD (cannabidiol) and Kratom products from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Commissioner
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Effective date for the transfer of authority is July 1, 2026
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Redefines "Commissioner" throughout the Industrial Hemp Development Act and Kratom regulations to mean the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration Commissioner instead of the Commissioner of Agriculture
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Maintains existing 11% privilege tax on retail sales of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, with 30% of revenues deposited into the Alcohol Beverage Control Enforcement Fund
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Preserves current age restrictions requiring purchasers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products to be 21 years or older, with criminal penalties for sales to minors
Legislative Description
Transferring all regulatory and enforcement responsibilities for CBD and Kratom from the Department of Agriculture to the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration.
Boards and Commissions
Last Action
To House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism
2/6/2026