Virginia
Virginia sets July 1, 2027 for legal cannabis shops
Up to 350 stores can open statewide. License applications start February 1.
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The DEA hearing that could reschedule all marijuana
An expedited hearing began June 29, 2026. Legal challenges are already in play.
Federal
Schedule III, explained: what actually changed in April
Medical and FDA-approved marijuana moved. Everything else is still Schedule I, for now.
Virginia
Where Virginia's cannabis tax money will go
A 6% state tax, up to 3.5% local, and most of it earmarked before the first sale.