Pursuant to the authority and option granted by 21 U.S.C. §862a(d)(1)(A) to the states, West Virginia exempts all individuals domiciled within the state from the application of 21 U.S.C. §862a(a)(2) unless the offense of conviction has as an element thereof misuse of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, loss of life, or the causing of physical injury.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 2. Commissioner of Human Services; Powers, Duties and Responsibilities Generally
§9-2-1. Continuation of Department of Welfare
§9-2-1a. Department of Health and Human Resources
§9-2-3. Acceptance of Federal-State Assistance and Federal Assistance
§9-2-3a. Authorized Exemption From Federal Law; Exceptions
§9-2-4. Organization of Department of Welfare
§9-2-6a. Commissioner to Develop Caseload Standards; Committee; Definitions
§9-2-7. State's Participation in Federal Work Incentive Program
§9-2-8. Information and Referral Services
§9-2-9. Secretary to Develop Medicaid Monitoring and Case Management
§9-2-9a. Agreements Between the Secretary and Three Higher Education Institutions
§9-2-9c. Behavioral Mental Health Services Fund Created
§9-2-10. Collection of Copayments by Health Care Providers; Penalties
§9-2-11. Limitation on Use of Funds