Category: Virginia

Virginia’s HB 642 would establish the legal structure for adult-use cannabis retail and specifies that no retail sales may begin before November 1, 2026. The eventual launch date will depend on legislative approval and the governor’s signature.

Virginia lawmakers are preparing for a pivotal year in cannabis policy as the 2026 General Assembly session approaches. Cannabis-related legislation is expected to feature prominently, with tools available for residents and industry stakeholders to track bills, watch meetings, and stay informed.

Federal prosecutors say a Newport News luxury car dealership was used as a base of operations for a multi-year drug trafficking conspiracy spanning the Mid-Atlantic. The organization’s leader, Cortez Dayshawn Bumphus, was sentenced to 40 years in prison following his conviction on drug, firearm, and money laundering charges.

Virginia small vape businesses are challenging the 2024 “Vape Ban,” arguing it favors Big Tobacco and blocks smaller competitors. The federal court partially granted a preliminary injunction, stopping some enforcement while claims of federal preemption and constitutional violations proceed.

Starting December 1, 2025, all medical cannabis certifications in Virginia will be issued through the CCA Portal, replacing paper forms. Existing certifications remain valid until they expire, and patients can access new certifications securely on any device. Learn how this change makes the process faster, simpler, and more secure for both patients and practitioners.

Las Vegas woman was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on Sunday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered more than 59 pounds of marijuana in her checked baggage bound for Frankfurt, Germany.

Gov. Youngkin vetoed a Virginia bill to create a retail marijuana market, citing public safety and failed examples from other states. Democrats, who legalized cannabis, can’t override the veto.