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Virginia marijuana laws

Virginia law permits limited adult possession and home cultivation, but the Commonwealth has not authorized general adult-use retail sales. The Cannabis Control Authority regulates the medical cannabis program and carries out other duties assigned by statute.

Legal status
adult use
Last verified
2026-10-01
Index status
Verified; opens after three linked reports

At a glance

Key law or measureHB 2312 and SB 1406 (2021)
RegulatorVirginia Cannabis Control Authority
Primary verification sourceOpen official source
Verification date2026-10-01

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HB 1989
Medical cannabis program; changes requirements for product labels and dispensing cannabis products.
Virginia · Verified 2026-10-01
Vetoed
HB 2485
Cannabis control; establishes a framework for a retail market and penalties.
Virginia · Verified 2026-10-01
Vetoed
SB 970
Cannabis control; establishes a framework for a retail market and penalties.
Virginia · Verified 2026-10-01
Vetoed
HJ 497
Establishes a joint commission to oversee the transition to a retail cannabis market.
Virginia · Verified 2026-10-01
Adopted