Last updated on: 9/24/2019 | Author: ProCon.org

Apr. 19, 2017 – West Virginia Becomes 29th US State to Legalize Medical Marijuana

West Virginia becomes the 29th state to legalize medical marijuana when Governor Jim Justice (D) signs Senate Bill 386 into law on Apr. 19, 2017.

The bill prohibits smoked marijuana.

Conditions approved for use include anorexia, severe or chronic pain that does not find effective relief through standard pain medication, severe nausea; seizures, PTSD, and more.