(a) Industrial hemp is considered an agricultural crop in this state if grown for the purposes authorized by the provisions of this article. Upon meeting the requirements of 19-12E-5 of this code, an individual in this state may plant, grow, harvest, possess, process, sell, or buy industrial hemp.
(b) A person shall not cultivate, handle, or process industrial hemp in this state unless the person holds an industrial hemp license issued by this state.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 12E. Industrial Hemp Development Act
§19-12E-4. Industrial Hemp Authorized as Agricultural Crop; License Required
§19-12E-5. Industrial Hemp; Licensing
§19-12E-6. Industrial Hemp Production – Notification
§19-12E-7. Rule-Making Authority
§19-12E-8. Disposition of Fees
§19-12E-9. Defense for Possession or Cultivation of Marijuana