Category: Virginia
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As Virginia Prepares for Cannabis Licensing, Stafford Event Connects Prospective Operators with State Regulators and Industry Experts
The November 12 event follows Stafford County’s recent cannabis regulatory discussions, offering direct access to state regulators, industry experts, and business resources. STAFFORD, VA — As Virginia prepares to launch its adult-use cannabis retail market on July 1, 2027, prospective license applicants and entrepreneurs have an opportunity to get informed and connected ahead of the…
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Virginia State Senate President Pro Tempore Indicted in Federal Cannabis Racketeering Conspiracy
A federal grand jury in Newport News has unsealed an eight-count RICO indictment charging Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore Lillie Louise Lucas and six associates with operating an illegal cannabis distribution enterprise, money laundering, and honest services fraud.
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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Set to Host October Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) will convene for its regular October meeting to discuss key administrative developments, policy updates, and regulatory frameworks governing the Commonwealth’s evolving cannabis market.
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Advocates Warn Virginia’s 2027 Cannabis Market Framework Could Subject Youth to Disproportionate Punitive Harm
As Virginia prepares for its 2027 adult-use cannabis launch, a new policy brief warns that civil fines and public consumption enforcement could disproportionately impact youth of color.
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Data Shows Dramatic Collapse in Virginia Cannabis Enforcement Following Legalization Reforms
Five years after Virginia initiated sweeping legislative changes to decriminalize and subsequently legalize personal cannabis possession, new data presented by state judicial analysts illustrates a steep, permanent drop in marijuana-related criminal prosecutions across the Commonwealth. In a report delivered to the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission on September 21, 2026, researchers Jody Fridley, Chang Kwon, and…
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Virginia Draft Regulations Limit Retail Stores to 350 Statewide, Triggering Race for Commercial Market Entry
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) has released comprehensive draft regulations governing the Commonwealth’s commercial cannabis market. Outlined in 3VAC10-10 et seq. and updated on September 9, 2026, the regulatory framework sets strict licensing caps, defines entry barriers for prospective entrepreneurs, and establishes operational rules for incumbent medical operators transitioning to adult-use sales. The rules…
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Marijuana Justice to Host “Community Signing Day” Event in Richmond
Marijuana Justice is holding “Legalization Belongs to Us: Community Signing Day” in Richmond on August 26, 2026, featuring expert panels, public testimony, and a symbolic signing.
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Starting Today, Most Hemp Products Are Illegal in Virginia
Starting today, most hemp-derived THC products are illegal in Virginia. A federal court rejected an emergency motion to halt HB 30, leaving state hemp businesses in limbo.
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Virginia Cannabis Regulators Lock In $26.2M Budget and Application Timelines as Social Equity Concerns Mount
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Board met on July 22 to finalize application timelines, pass its FY27 budget, and hear public outcry regarding HEDC zoning changes and lotteries.
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Virginia hemp files federal lawsuit against state over budget bill’s ban
Seven Virginia hemp companies file a federal lawsuit challenging HB 30’s 2 mg THC package cap, alleging unconstitutional property takings and due process violations.
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Virginia Public Health Council to help shape adult-use cannabis regulations
Virginia’s Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council is advising regulators on product safety, public education, and cannabis policy as the Commonwealth develops rules for its adult-use market. Licensed retail sales are scheduled to begin July 1, 2027.
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Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Seeks Industry Feedback on Future Retail Cannabis Regulations
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority has launched a public survey to gather stakeholder feedback on future adult-use cannabis regulations. Responses will help shape the regulatory framework for Virginia’s retail marijuana market as the state prepares for licensed sales.