(a) Promulgation. — In order to facilitate the prompt implementation of this act, the bureau may promulgate emergency rules that shall expire not later than two years following the publication of the emergency rule.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 16A-10-6

  • Act: means the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act and the provisions contained in §. See West Virginia Code 16A-2-1
  • Bureau: means the Bureau for Public Health within the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. See West Virginia Code 16A-2-1
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10

(b) Expiration. — The bureau’s authority to adopt emergency rules under subsection (a) of this section shall expire July 1, 2021. Rules adopted after this period shall be promulgated as provided by law.

(c) Publication. — The bureau shall begin publishing emergency rules in the State Register no later than six months after the effective date of this section.