By Autumn Shelton, West Virginia Press Association
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Progress made on the statewide regulation of kratom and select hemp-derived cannabinoid product sales was discussed on Monday during the interim meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on the Judiciary.
Representatives from three state agencies, Derek Walker, assistant deputy tax commissioner of compliance and enforcement for the West Virginia State Tax Department; Benny Eplin, enforcement director for the Alcohol Beverage Control Administration; and Lora Walker,…




