West Virginia — W. Va. Code R. § 61-30 (Emergency Amendment to Emergency Rule) status update
About This Event
The database listed West Virginia as 'Currently PENDING.' However, the state has moved to a 'RESTRICTED' status with a regulatory framework already in place as of May 15, 2025. An emergency amendment to an emergency rule was filed on March 10, 2026, by the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration, related to 'Permitting and Registration of hemp and kratom products or extracts.' This amendment clarifies existing provisions, improves regulatory effectiveness, and sets a legal limit for 7-hydroxymitragynine at no greater than 2.0% in naturally derived kratom products. This indicates a definite shift from 'PENDING' to an actively 'RESTRICTED' and regulated environment, with specific new rules enacted within the last 180 days.
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Outcome
The regulation was approved. This becomes law.