virginia cannabis budget error briefly creates doubt
virginia cannabis budget error created a 7-day gap in enforcement after July 1, 2026. Code Commission fixed code on July 8; prohibitions stay until July 1
Tag: Virginia
Virginia budget adds criminal penalties for public cannabis use
Virginia raises public cannabis use fine from $25 to $250; repeat offenses carry criminal charges. Penalties start next summer; lawmakers may repeal in
Virginia cannabis legalization starts July 2027
Virginia cannabis legalization launches licensed retail sales July 2027; North Carolina lawmakers warn of $320M revenue loss risk as cross-border purchases
Virginia Unveils cannabis legalization Budget Deal
cannabis legalization in Virginia advances via budget deal: sales July 1, 2027; 2 oz possession; 6% to 8% excise tax; up to 350 stores; $250 public-use
D.C. Shuts Down More Unlicensed Cannabis Shops Amid Crackdown
Washington, D.C. has intensified its efforts to shut down unlicensed cannabis shops, with at least five businesses recently ordered to…
Mountain High Seltzer Launches First THC Beverage in Virginia
Mountain High Seltzer has made its debut in Virginia as the first legal cannabis-infused seltzer available in the state. The…
Abingdon Cannabis Store Owner Indicted on Drug Charges
Aaron Ramon Miller, an Abingdon resident linked to multiple Zarati cannabis stores in Southwest Virginia, has been indicted on felony…
Virginia Governor Vetoes Medical Cannabis Delivery Bill
Virginia’s Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed HB 1989, a bill aimed at reforming the state’s medical cannabis program. The…
Richmond Plans to Ban New Tobacco and Cannabis Stores Across Most of the City
The city of Richmond, Virginia, is moving forward with a plan to ban new tobacco, nicotine, and hemp stores in…
Virginia Beach Doctor Guides Seniors on Cannabis Use
Dr. Victoria Crenshaw, co-founder of Cannability Consulting, is helping senior citizens in Virginia Beach navigate the use of cannabis products.…