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
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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
$18,000 worth of cocaine, heroin, weed found in Rappahannock County man’s home during search
RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Rappahannock County man is in custody after a six-month investigation by the Blue Ridge Narcotics and Gang Task Force revealed that he was in possession of seven firearms and large amounts of several controlled substances. On Thursday, May 25, members of the task force searched the home of 45-year-old Eric L. Butler on Brinkley Lane in … [Read more...] about $18,000 worth of cocaine, heroin, weed found in Rappahannock County man’s home during search
Looking at where Virginia marijuana laws stand after 41 detained at Portsmouth ‘pop-up’ weed shop
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — More than 40 people were detained in a drug raid in what police called a 'pop-up weed shop' in Portsmouth. Police say the pop-up shop had been on the radar for weeks after getting complaints from local business owners and community members. According to a search warrant, the shop was not a legal marijuana dispensary and often had armed security standing … [Read more...] about Looking at where Virginia marijuana laws stand after 41 detained at Portsmouth ‘pop-up’ weed shop
Proposed THC limits will ‘wipe out’ hemp industry, Virginia shops say
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia’s hemp farmers and CBD shops fear new proposed limits in the General Assembly will decimate the industry. Supporters of the bills, which have won bipartisan approval, argue cracking down on intoxicating products is necessary to protect consumers. Negotiations will continue behind closed doors now that the House and Senate have passed different … [Read more...] about Proposed THC limits will ‘wipe out’ hemp industry, Virginia shops say
Virginia Decriminalizes ‘Simple Possession’ of Marijuana
Soon Virginia will be for lovers once more. -Dabbin' Dad Virginia is the latest state to ease penalties on marijuana. Gov. Ralph Northam (D) on Thursday signed into law H.B. 972, which will eliminate jail time for those found guilty of “simple possession” of the drug. State law imposes a maximum fine of $500 and a sentence of up to 30 days in jail for … [Read more...] about Virginia Decriminalizes ‘Simple Possession’ of Marijuana
Virginia will not legalize marijuana, talks of decriminalization underway
This year, Virginia will not join the list of states that have legalized marijuana but the idea of decriminalizing possession is gaining momentum. This week, a committee voted to send the proposal to the House of Delegates. Friday, lawmakers will begin debating it. It’s become the topic of conversation in the Commonwealth. Will the General Assembly, made up of a … [Read more...] about Virginia will not legalize marijuana, talks of decriminalization underway
