POLITICSJul 9 · 21:01 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURYMarkus Schmidt

Virginia cannabis budget language triggers legal confusion, political fallout

Virginia officials clarified that existing marijuana laws remain in effect after budget language caused confusion about the timing of retail cannabis sales and enforcement of criminal penalties. The budget revived legal cannabis sales through a spending plan rather than standalone legislation, leading to differing interpretations among prosecutors, lawmakers, and law enforcement.

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VirginiaplaceVirginia State PoliceorganizationAbigail SpanbergerpersonVirginia General AssemblyorganizationNate GreenpersonVirginia Association of Commonwealth’s AttorneysorganizationJeff Katzperson

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