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
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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
