Virginia Gov, Lawmakers Reach Compromise On Adult Use Cannabis Sales
Cannabiswire
Tue, Jun 16
Key Points
- Virginia lawmakers and Governor Abigail Spanberger agreed to begin legal adult-use cannabis sales on July 1, 2027.
- The agreement resolves years of deadlock over the state’s cannabis program.
- Possession of up to an ounce of cannabis and cultivation of up to four plants have been legal in Virginia since 2021.
- Despite possession being legal, retail cannabis sales remain illegal until the new start date in 2027.
Virginia lawmakers and Gov. Abigail Spanberger have come to an agreement to start legal cannabis sales for adult use on July 1, 2027. The compromise is poised to end years of deadlock over the state’s cannabis program. While possession of up to an ounce of cannabis and the cultivation of up to four plants has been legal in the state since 2021, retail sales have remained illegal.
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