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Virginia Cannabis Possession Limits (2026)

Conditional: Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz in public (Va.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz in public (Va. Code 4.1-1100); 1 oz–1 lb in public is a civil penalty/misdemeanor scaling with amount. Larger home possession allowed under the statute.

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