Request Items
Cannabis
I am writing to request access to any internal or public documents your agency holds regarding: Product classification criteria for cannabis (strains, formats, categories) Terpene profiles, effect mappings, or classification systems Product lists (current or historical) with THC/CBD values, terpene content, and related metadata Cannabis manufacturers and brands licensed or registered in your jurisdiction Studies or internal research related to cannabis effects, terpenes, or plant genetics Any documentation relating to the lineage, genetics, or origin of cannabis products offered This request is for informational and educational purposes, as part of a research initiative on cannabis classification and consumer guidance systems. Please let me know if you require clarification or if there are any fees associated with this request. Thank you for your assistance. Maxime Marois
Rejected
The requestor received the following response: No documents were found to be resP,onsive to this request. FOIA does not require an agency to create documents that otherwise would not exist in response to a FOIA request. See, e.g., W Va. Reg. Jail and Correctional Facility Auth. v. Marcum, 239 W. Va. 109, 113, 799 S.E.2d 540, 544 (2017) (acknowledging that FOIA affords the right to "inspect and copy" existing public records).