Virginia Hemp Farmers And Businesses Worry About Changes Included In Newly Passed Marijuana Market Legislation

Virginia Hemp Farmers And Businesses Worry About Changes Included In Newly Passed Marijuana Market Legislation

Legislators want to “change the law that they created, to clearly favor Wall Street corporations over Virginia farmers and small businesses.” By Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury A legal cannabis market is set to take effect in Virginia next summer under the final state budget, but Mannassas-based Barbara Biddle has already given notice to her landlord to shut down one of her two hemp stores. As a purveyor of hemp-infused products, her Dist…

Virginia Recreational Marijuana Sales: What to Expect in 2026

Virginia has taken a major step toward launching recreational marijuana sales, but if you're looking to buy marijuana legally from a dispensary without a medical card, you'll have to wait a little longer. As part of the state's newly approved budget legislation, Virginia plans to allow licensed recreational cannabis stores to begin operating no earlier than July 1, 2027. While this is welcome news for adult-use consumers, it's important to under…