VIRGINIA · CANNABIS
Cannabis
Cannabis laws in Virginia (1970)
Conditional
Summary
Recreational use legal for adults 21+. Possession limits apply.
Notable
Possession of up to 1 oz legal, but retail sale remains illegal.
Penalties
Cannabis is allowed with limits in Virginia — and crossing those limits still bites. See the fines, charges, and where the line is.
Exceptions & nuances
Cannabis in Virginia comes with real conditions. See the exemptions, age and place rules, and edge cases that decide outcomes.
Statute
Read the exact Virginia statute covering cannabis — the citation when you want to check the source.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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