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Cannabis Licensing in West Virginia
West Virginia
- Medical:
- yes
- Adult Use:
- no
- Hemp:
- Yes
- CBD:
- yes
- Delivery:
- none
- Fees:
- N/A
- Application:
- Link
- Age:
- 21+
- Hiring Timeline:
- Not Specified
- Cannabis Job Market Overview:
The medical cannabis market was legalized when the state's Legislature passed The Medical Cannabis Act in 2017, which was signed by Gov. Jim Justice.
There are currently more than 13,592 approved medical patients, 36 dispensaries, five processors, and nine cultivators operating across the state. No additional license applications are being accepted for retail, processing, or cultivating.
The medical cannabis industry is responsible for 332 direct jobs, and 1,884 ancillary positions, according to the state.
- Cannabis Job Requirements & Application Process:
Employees must be:
- 21 years or older
- Submit their fingerprints through IdentoGO for a West Virginia State Police and FBI background check
- Undergo training through one of three third-party providers
- Employer must submit a statement that each employee is of good moral character
- Cannabis Job Background Check Requirements:
- Additional Links:
- Additional Job & Salary Information:
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