Sorry Virginians, no recreational cannabis sales in Virginia until late 2023 at the earliest
Why Virginians won’t be able to legally buy cannabis anytime soon The earliest June 2023 that Virginians can legally purchase cannabis from licensed stores. There is about a
A GOP-controlled committee is killing Virginia Bill to start selling Rec cannabis this year
By Jelena Martinovic It appears Virginians won’t be able to buy cannabis legally just yet, as a House subcommittee has rejected legislation that would allow recreational mari
Virginia legislators pass Recreational Sales Bill
Virginia lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday that would allow recreational marijuana sales to begin later this year, a significant change from the original start date. According t
Virginia Senate approves bill that could start sales of Rec Weed in September
By Maureen Meehan Adults in Virginia can legally buy cannabis starting Sept. 15, when a 451-page bill passed by the Senate Tuesday afternoon becomes law. Though its path remains un
Republican Lawmakers in Virginia Have Drafted New Cannabis Legislation
Virginia adult-use cannabis law isn’t even a year old, but changes are likely afoot. Much has changed in the commonwealth since then-Gov. Ralph Northam signed a bill making V
DC, Maryland, Virginia: Where And How Congress Can Buy Marijuana
While federal prohibition may prevent millions of Americans from legally purchasing and consuming cannabis, the case isn’t the same for congress. There are numerous opportuni
Virginia legislators disagree on retrial of cannabis convictions |
Adult cannabis sales could begin in Virginia next year, but lawmakers across the Commonwealth remain at odds over what to do with people currently jailed on cannabis charges. The V
New Virginia governor has concerns about cannabis
Virginia made history last year when it became the first state in the south to legalize recreational pot, but that came at a time when the Democrats controlled state government. No
Virginia has sealed 64,000 cannabis distribution fees
Since July, when cannabis legalization in the Commonwealth officially went into effect, more than 64,000 criminal charges related to the distribution of cannabis have been sealed i
Marijuana-related Arrests Fall 90% in Virginia After Cannabis Legalization
The number of cannabis-related arrests has decreased dramatically since the latest decriminalization laws went into effect on July 1, 2021. In the past, summer always ended with po
Virginia domestic violence victim charged with cannabis use during testimony
A Virginia district judge stopped a domestic violence victim while giving evidence and sent them to prison for alleged cannabis use. Loudon County District Judge James P. Fisher in
Cannabis-related arrests in Virginia drop 90 percent after legalization
The Virginia Cannabis Act went into effect July 1, 2021, and in just over two months since that date, Richmond County has seen a shocking drop in cannabis-related arrests. The new
Virginia Legislature Is Pushing For Earlier Adoption Of Retail Cannabis |
Virginia state lawmakers are calling for licensed recreational marijuana sales to begin earlier, arguing that the delay between legalizing cannabis possession and establishing regu
Virginia Attorney General hires the state’s first cannabis attorney
Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring is currently seeking applications for an attorney who will become the first full-time cannabis attorney in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a
Virginia allows adult pot, though retail sales are still years away
When the clock struck midnight to mark the start of Thursday, history was made – marijuana legalization had finally arrived in the southern United States. As of July 1, adult
After four years, West Virginia is finally opening medical cannabis registration
It’s been four years since West Virginia legalized medical cannabis, and until now there has been no program in place to help patients. Eligible patients can now finally regi
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signs bills to legalize cannabis
Virginia Democratic Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill to legalize cannabis on Wednesday. This is the first time a state in the south has approved the use and sale of adult marij
Virginia was just the first southern state to legalize adult weeds
Picture over Within a week, three US states decided to end the war on weeds. Last week New York and New Mexico signed adult cannabis legalization, and this week Virginia became the
Virginia lawmakers officially legalize cannabis
In a bold move that many did not see coming from the South, Virginia officially adopted legal recreational cannabis. The law was passed thanks to the support of the democratic gove
Virginia becomes the first state in the south to legalize adult cannabis use
Virginia is now the 16th state to legalize cannabis for adult use and the fourth state to do so by passing a bill through its legislature instead of going to the electorate. On Wed