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WV SB808
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes a licensing system for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of consumable hemp products, administered by the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
- Prohibits smokable hemp products (cigarettes, vapes, flower) and products containing synthetically derived cannabinoids, as well as packaging that appeals to minors
- Restricts sales to persons 21 years of age and older, with age verification required as with alcohol purchases
- Imposes a 10% excise tax on retail sales, with 80% going to the State General Revenue Fund and 20% to the local municipality or county
- Requires independent lab testing for potency and contaminants, child-resistant packaging, and labels showing ingredients, cannabinoid content, and health warnings; violations carry civil penalties up to $5,000 or criminal misdemeanor fines up to $10,000
Legislative Description
Regulating consumable hemp products
Health
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Resources2/6/2026
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