Based on recent comments from the bill’s sponsor and the state’s governor, a Virginia bill to legalize marijuana sales is likely to receive a veto.
Late last month Virginia’s Legislature passed legislation to allow licensed marijuana sales to begin on May 1, 2025, with marijuana taxed at 11.6%. Those 21 and older would be authorized to purchase up to 2.5 ounces of dried marijuana per transaction, or up to 100mg of THC in edible form. Passage of the bill comes nearly three years after the state legalized marijuana possession, but not sales.
Under the proposed law, licensing and regulations for the marijuana industry would be overseen by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. Localities would be allowed to ban marijuana stores, but only if approved by voters. Adults would be allowed to share up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana without being paid for it, but they would not be allowed to sell it.
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