Marijuana Justice
Coverage of Marijuana Justice in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
Virginia will allow recreational marijuana sales in retail stores starting July 1, 2027, with up to 350 shops permitted under state budget legislation. The law increases possession limits to 2 ounces, allows home cultivation, and imposes taxes expected to generate $51 million in revenue, driven by Democratic lawmakers despite Republican concerns over public safety.
- Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
Virginia will allow recreational marijuana sales in retail stores starting July 1, 2027, with up to 350 cannabis shops permitted. The law increases possession limits from 1 to 2 ounces and imposes an excise tax, generating an estimated $51 million in state revenue.
- What impact could Va. retail marijuana plan have on illicit market?
Virginia leaders agreed to a plan for retail marijuana sales starting in 2027, with 350 retail licenses and a 6% state tax, aiming to reduce the illicit market. The plan faces challenges from tax rates and concerns about racial disparities in fines.
- Virginia’s marijuana market compromise leaves advocates "extremely pleased"
Virginia's marijuana market compromise has left advocates 'extremely pleased' with the administration's alignment to their values, according to Chelsea Higgs Wise of Marijuana Justice.