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Virginia
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Marijuana Bills Stall in Virginia’s GOP-Controlled House
Virginia lawmakers are still undecided regarding new cannabis laws.
February 14, 2022
Republican Lawmakers in Virginia Have Drafted New Cannabis Legislation
Virginia lawmakers are working on new cannabis legislation, and Republicans are behind the changes, now that they're running the show.
February 2, 2022
Lawmakers in Virginia Disagree on Cannabis Conviction Re-Sentencing
Virginia has definitely decriminalized cannabis, but with Republican governor in control, it's not clear if cannabis convictions will be re-sentenced.
January 17, 2022
New Virginia Governor Expresses Concerns About Cannabis
Virginia is now poised to be controlled by a Republican Governor, and he's more iffy about legal cannabis than the previous administration.
January 4, 2022
Virginia Has Sealed 64,000 Cannabis Distribution Charges
Virginia just sealed thousands of low-level cannabis charges in line with the newly pro-cannabis attitude of the state.
October 19, 2021
Virginia Domestic Violence Victim Charged for Cannabis Consumption During Court Testimony
A domestic violence victim in Virginia was removed from court for admitting to consuming cannabis earlier that day.
September 20, 2021
Cannabis-Related Arrests in Virginia Decrease By 90 Percent After Legalization
Virginia arrests are dramatically down after the laws in the area changed to allow home growing and possession.
September 14, 2021
Virginia Lawmakers Push for Earlier Launch of Cannabis Retail Sales
At the first meeting of the Joint Commission on Cannabis Oversight in Virginia, lawmakers discussed speeding up the process for allowing recreational cannabis sales in their state.
August 19, 2021
Virginia Attorney General to Hire State’s First Cannabis Attorney
The job requires someone who can serve as general counsel to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.
July 20, 2021
Virginia Republican Speaks Out Against Cannabis Social Equity Qualifications
Delegate Glenn Davis of Virginia spoke in opposition of social equity in the state's cannabis industsry, claiming it's "insanity run amuck."
July 12, 2021