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Virginia

RecreationalMedical

VA · Southeast

Virginia legalized possession in 2021 but commercial recreational sales have been repeatedly delayed by the legislature. Medical dispensaries operate under a pharmaceutical processor model.

Dispensaries

Tax Rate

21% excise (planned)

Regulatory Body

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

Program Details

What's legal in Virginia

Medical Program

Medical Legal

Since 2020

Min age: 18

Recreational Program

Recreational Legal

Since 2021

Possession limit: 1 oz

Home grow: Yes (4 plants)

Delivery: Yes

Consumption lounges: No

Social equity program: Yes

Expungement: Yes

U.S. Senators

NORML Scorecard

Your senators on cannabis

A+

Mark Warner

DemocratU.S. Senate

LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

A+

Tim Kaine

DemocratU.S. Senate

LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE MEDICAL USE

Grades from NORML Congressional Scorecard. Grades reflect voting record and public positions on cannabis policy.

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