(a) For purposes of this section, "Salvia divinorum" means an herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, genus of Salvia, species of divinorum, with common names including, but not limited to, "Salvia," "Ska Pastora," "Shepherdess's Herb," "Maria Pastora," "yerba de Maria," "Purple Sticky" and "Sally-D."
(b) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally manufacture or possess an extract, compound, concentrate, or other processed substance intended for human consumption which contains Salvia divinorum, unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a licensed physician or dispensed by a pharmacist for a recommended or medically necessary therapeutic use. Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor, and disposition may be made under section four hundred seven of this article, subject to the limitations specified in said section, or upon conviction, such person may be confined in jail not more than six months, or fined not more than $1,000, or both. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, any first offense for possession of Salvia divinorum shall be disposed of under section four hundred seven of this article.
(c) The provisions of this section shall not apply to licensed physicians, pharmacists, and accredited hospitals and teaching facilities engaged in the research or study of Salvia divinorum, and shall not include any person participating in clinical trials involving the use of Salvia divinorum.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 60A. Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Article 4. Offenses and Penalties
§60A-4-401. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§60A-4-402. Prohibited Acts B; Penalties
§60A-4-403. Prohibited Acts C; Penalties
§60A-4-404. Penalties Under Other Laws
§60A-4-405. Bar to Prosecution
§60A-4-407. Conditional Discharge for First Offense of Possession
§60A-4-408. Second or Subsequent Offenses
§60A-4-409. Prohibited Acts Transportation of Controlled Substances Into State; Penalties
§60A-4-411. Operating or Attempting to Operate Clandestine Drug Laboratories; Offenses; Penalties
§60A-4-412. Defeating Drug and Alcohol Screening Tests; Penalties
§60A-4-413. Unlawful Production, Manufacture or Possession of Salvia Divinorum
§60A-4-415. Unlawful Manufacture, Delivery, Transport Into State, or Possession of Fentanyl
§60A-4-416. Drug Delivery Resulting in Death; Failure to Render Aid
§60A-4-417. Sale of Dextromethorphan
§60A-4-418. Use of a Minor to Commit a Felony Drug Offense; Penalties