Running series
The Virginia Countdown
Every step between now and the first legal sale, tracked in one place. We update this as it happens.
Until legal sales begin
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- Adult possession and home grow legalized
Virginia becomes the first Southern state to legalize. No legal retail sales.
- Gov. Spanberger takes office
Campaigned on creating a retail market.
- General Assembly passes retail bill
6% state tax, up to 3.5% local. Hemp oversight moves to the Cannabis Control Authority.
- Retail market enacted in state budget
Up to 350 shops allowed statewide.
- License applications open
First look at who wants in, and where.
- Legal retail sales begin
Adults 21+.