In June, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order pardoning 175,000 low-level convictions related to cannabis possession in his state, marking the largest pardon related to cannabis possession charges in U.S. history. Months before the historic move, Maryland lawmakers began considering a proposal to create a reparations system by increasing the marijuana sales tax, … [Read more...] about Marijuana justice could be a step toward reparations in Virginia
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Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill To Legalize Cannabis Sales
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin on Thursday vetoed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana sales, saying that regulated sales of cannabis would be a danger to health and safety. Virginia legalized the possession of small amounts of weed three years ago, but consumers remain without a legal way to purchase cannabis in the state. The governor vetoed two identical bills passed … [Read more...] about Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill To Legalize Cannabis Sales
Virginia lawmakers may speed up recreational marijuana sales
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC)-Multiple bills in the Virginia General Assembly attempt to accelerate recreational marijuana sales, which could start as early as this summer. Meanwhile, some fear the approach lawmakers are leaning towards would give one group an unfair advantage in what’s expected to be a multi-billion dollar industry. Last year, the General Assembly legalized possession … [Read more...] about Virginia lawmakers may speed up recreational marijuana sales
Virginia Department of Forensic Science Releases Report on THC Blood Detection
The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (VDFS) recently released a report regarding its federal funded study to research reliable testing methods for detecting THC in blood. DFS was originally granted $290,353 in 2020 by the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice. “The goal of this research project is to develop and validate an automated sample preparation … [Read more...] about Virginia Department of Forensic Science Releases Report on THC Blood Detection
Virginia GOP Governor Vetoes Marijuana Parental Rights Bill That Passed Legislature With Bipartisan Support
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed a bill on Friday that would have prevented the state from using marijuana alone as evidence of child abuse or neglect, dealing a setback to advocates who’ve spent years working to enact the reform. Youngkin had until midnight Friday to sign the bill, HB 833, veto it or let it take effect without his signature. He also could have sent the … [Read more...] about Virginia GOP Governor Vetoes Marijuana Parental Rights Bill That Passed Legislature With Bipartisan Support
Marijuana retail market bills advance after votes in General Assembly
RICHMOND, Va. -- Bills intended to launch Virginia’s recreational marijuana retail market took steps forward in the General Assembly this week. The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow legal sales of recreational pot to start in January 2025. Meanwhile, the House of Delegates on Monday passed legislation that would allow a few companies to begin sales starting in … [Read more...] about Marijuana retail market bills advance after votes in General Assembly
Virginia House, Senate Approve Separate Weed Sales Bills
The Virginia Senate and House of Delegates have approved competing bills to regulate and tax recreational marijuana sales, more than two years after the state legalized the possession of cannabis by adults. Each bill now heads to the other chamber of the state legislature, where lawmakers are expected to make several amendments to the measures. Both bills legalize retail sales … [Read more...] about Virginia House, Senate Approve Separate Weed Sales Bills
Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind
Those looking to light up in Virginia still don’t have a place to buy their supply within the state. Although the sale of recreational marijuana is now legal in the Commonwealth, the state has effectively upheld a prohibition on purchasing by sidestepping any opportunity to develop a market for retail sales. The sale of recreational marijuana became legal on Jan. 1 under the … [Read more...] about Is weed legal in Virginia? A closer look at the laws that left the marijuana market behind
Price of medical cannabis in Virginia is too high, driving consumers to neighboring states, new study finds
Virginia’s medical cannabis program is struggling to capture patients amid evolving local and adult-use policies in bordering states, resulting in above-average prices that drive consumers to purchase cannabis products elsewhere, according to a new study of the state’s medical cannabis market released Tuesday. The 78-page report is the result of legislation emerging from the … [Read more...] about Price of medical cannabis in Virginia is too high, driving consumers to neighboring states, new study finds
Hot Hemp and Delta-8 Products in Virginia Lead to ‘Aggressive’ Fines
Virginia’s new stricter rules took effect, notably aimed at delta-8 THC sellers, leading to a round of warning letters sent out to retailers who were caught selling products out of compliance. Copycat treats, delta-8 THC products, and others were flagged. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) sent five noncompliance letters out on July 24, dishing … [Read more...] about Hot Hemp and Delta-8 Products in Virginia Lead to ‘Aggressive’ Fines
