Virginia
Regulatory Framework
The regulation of cannabis in Virginia is primarily managed by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA), which functions under the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) [2]. The CCA oversees both adult-use and medical cannabis programs [1].
Legal Status
| Market | Status | Act/Law | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Use | Legal | Senate Bill 541 & House Bill 2312 (2021) | 2021 |
| Medical | Legal | Virginia Marijuana Legalization Act (2020) | 2020 |
| Homegrow | Legal | Senate Bill 541 & House Bill 2312 (2021) | 2021 |
Track-and-Trace
Virginia employs a seed-to-sale tracking system for both medical and adult-use cannabis to ensure compliance and monitor the movement of cannabis products throughout the state [3].
Licensing
| License Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Cannabis Dispensing Facility Licence | Permits issued for the dispensing of cannabis products |
| Cannabis Cultivation Facility Licence | Permits issued for the cultivation of cannabis plants |
Possession Limits
| Item | Possession Limit |
|---|---|
| Cannabis | Adults 21 years or older may possess up to one ounce of cannabis or an equivalent amount of Cannabis product [9] |
Medical Cannabis
Patients in Virginia eligible for medical cannabis must have conditions such as epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, ALS, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, PTSD, or chronic pain [13]. Registration involves obtaining a written certification from a healthcare practitioner, and this certification is necessary to purchase medical cannabis [10].
Additional Resources
- Wikipedia: Cannabis in Virginia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Virginia
References
- [1] Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. Available: https://www.cca.virginia.gov/
- [2] Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Available: https://abc.virginia.gov/
- [3] Virginia Law. "Seed-to-sale tracking system," VA Code § 4.1-611. Available: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title4.1/chapter6/section4.1-611/
- [4] Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. "News & Events." Available: https://www.cca.virginia.gov/news_events
- [5] Virginia Department of Revenue. Available: https://www.tax.virginia.gov/
- [6] Virginia Department of Agriculture. Available: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
- [7] Commonwealth of Virginia, Secretary of State. Available: https://www.commonwealth.virginia.gov/
- [8] Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. "FAQs - Home Cultivation." Available: https://www.cca.virginia.gov/faqs#panel-3
- [9] Virginia Law. "§ 4.1-1100. Possession, etc., of marijuana by persons 21 years of age or older lawful," VA Code Title 4.1 Chapter 11 Section 4.1-1100. Available: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title4.1/chapter11/section4.1-1100/
- [10] Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. "Patients." Available: https://www.cca.virginia.gov/patients#anchor-1
- [11] Virginia General Assembly. "Senate Bill 541 & House Bill 2312 (2021)." Available: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+HB698
- [12] Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. "Regulations Final PDF." Available: https://www.cca.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/Regulations%20Final.pdf
- [13] Integro Clinics. "How long does it take to get a medical marijuana card in VA 2022?" Available: https://www.integroclinics.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-va-2022/
- [14] Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. "FAQs." Available: https://www.cca.virginia.gov/faqs