Virginia Cannabis News

Virginia Cannabis Laws

Recreational marijuana is illegal. A restrictive medical cannabis program that allows patients to use and possess CBD or THC-A oil with a doctor’s approval was expanded in early 2018. Marijuana possession was decriminalized in April 2020.

Status of Virginia Cannabis Legalization

In April 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed a bill that counts cannabis possession as a civil violation rather than a criminal offense. It also seals certain past offenses related to cannabis. These changes are set to take effect in July 2020.

According to a 2019 poll conducted by the University of Mary Washington, 61% of Virginians support recreational cannabis legalization.

Do you know where your state legislators stand on cannabis policy in Virginia? You can ask them here.