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Virginia Cannabis Possession Limits (2026)

Conditional: In Virginia, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 ounce in public (Va. Code 4.1-1100).

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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In Virginia, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 ounce in public (Va. Code 4.1-1100). Between 1 ounce and 1 pound in public is a civil penalty or a misdemeanor, scaling with the amount, and larger home possession is allowed under the statute.

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