Virginia Lawmakers Agree to Start Cannabis Sales in 2027
Cannabiswire
Mon, Mar 16
Key Points
- Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation to begin retail sales of cannabis to adults starting January 1, 2027.
- The legislation was passed on the final day of the 2026 legislative session after five years of debate over the start date for legal sales.
- Possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and cultivation of up to four plants has been legal in Virginia since 2021.
- The new measure marks a significant step in the state's cannabis policy and regulation efforts.
Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation to start retail sales of cannabis to adults starting January 1, 2027. The measure, approved on the final day of the 2026 legislative session, comes after five years of wrangling over when legal sales could start. Possession of up to an ounce of cannabis and the cultivation of up to four plants has been legal in the state since 2021.
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