Spanberger Asks Virginia Lawmakers to Delay Recreational Marijuana Sales Until July 2027

Spanberger asks Virginia lawmakers to delay recreational marijuana sales until July 2027

Recreational marijuana may eventually become fully legal to purchase in Virginia, but residents will likely have to wait a little longer.

Virginia Marijuana Bill Sponsors Push Back Against Governor’s Proposed Changes

Virginia lawmakers who sponsored bills to legalize recreational marijuana sales are pushing back forcefully against the governor’s suggested changes to their legislation. On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) proposed amendments to the cannabis commerce legalization measure—including delaying the start date for sales by six months, increasing taxes and instituting new criminal penalties for cannabis consumers. Sen. Lashrecse Aird (D) said the g…

Virginia Governor Proposes Sweeping Rewrite of Marijuana Sales Bill, Delaying Launch and Raising Taxes

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has proposed a full rewrite of legislation that would establish a legal retail marijuana market, introducing a series of significant changes that slow the timeline, tighten limits, and increase future taxes. The legislation—HB 642 and SB 542—was originally passed by lawmakers as a framework to launch licensed recreational marijuana sales in the commonwealt…

Spanberger wants to delay the start date of recreational marijuana sales

By Molly Manning Gov. Abigail Spanberger proposed amendments to legislation that would establish a retail marijuana market in Virginia.  The legislation that passed out of the General Assembly would start retail sales on Jan. 1, 2027, but Spanberger is proposing to amend it and delay the start by six months.   The amendment language was not immediately available, but the announcement from Spanberger’s office said the delay would “allow for addit…