2010 WV Substance Abuse Legislation

The following is a list of substance abuse legislation bills that did and did not pass during West Virginia's 2010 legislative session. For more information on any of these bills visit the West Virginia Legislature's website.

Passed:
HB 2773 - Increases the penalties for access and usage of tobacco products by minors

SB 362 - Prohibits providing false information to obtain a controlled substances prescription

SB 81 - WV Official Prescription Program Act providing prescriptions be written on tamper proof pads

SB 365 - Requires pharmacies to provide their personnel with online access to the state controlled substances database

SB 514 - Clarifies certain language in the Controlled Substances Monitoring Act

HB 4167 - Procedures for revocation and suspension of driver license for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or drugs

SB 186 - Creating Administrative Law Judge Office in DOT responsible for oversight of administrative license revocation hearings

HB 4018 - Making illegal possession of a mixture or preparation containing salvia divinorum intended for human consumption

Did Not Pass:
HB 466 - Establishing grant funding program DHHR for substance abuse prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery

Beer Tax Bills - Various measures attempting to place an additional tax on a barrel of beer with proceeds directed at funding of substance abuse efforts