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West Virginia Lawmakers Pass Cannabis Vertical Integration Bill

A bill legalizing medical marijuana was passed back in 2017.

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WSAZ.com
May 23, 2019

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WSAZ) -- During the special session on Monday, lawmakers passed a medical marijuana vertical integration bill. The original bill was vetoed by Gov. Jim Justice after the 2019 session for a tax inequity.

A bill legalizing medical marijuana was passed back in 2017. The updated cannabis vertical integration bill, Senate Bill 1037, allows one business to grow, process and sell a product with the right permits. Currently, a business like Purple Leaf Cannabis Dispensary would have to buy their product from a farmer.

Purple Leaf owner Kristal Reeves said growing, processing and selling medical marijuana has been her goal from the start.

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