Cannabis in Virginia

What this means for cannabis in Virginia

Virginia's rules should be read by access type: adult-use status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Adult-use access: adult-use cannabis is legalized in 2021, and retail timing depends on state licensing.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2020; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Adults 21+ can possess up to 1 oz of cannabis flower.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is permitted in Virginia. Plant limit: 4 per adult. 4 plants per household
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Virginia. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.
• Regulator to verify: Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.
• State note: Possession legal since 2021. Retail sales delayed/uncertain.

Recreational Use in Virginia

Recreational use is legal in Virginia since 2021. Adults can possess up to 1 oz.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Virginia. Sales are regulated by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Virginia

Medical cannabis is legal in Virginia since 2020. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Virginia program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Virginia. Plant limit: 4 per adult. 4 plants per household

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Virginia. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Virginia.

Cannabis by City in Virginia

City-specific guides covering local dispensary access, ordinances, and community context.

Cannabis Questions in Virginia

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Virginia, including the listed regulator: Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.