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W. Va. Code § 9-2-3a

Authorized exemption from federal law; exceptions

West Virginia · West Virginia Code Chapter 9 — Human Services · Status: effective

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W. Va. Code § 9-2-3a, Authorized exemption from federal law; exceptions, West Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2361950
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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.