Sarah Rankin

Associated Press

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Board displaying the vote on a bill legalizing marijuana during a Senate reconvene session, Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, April 7, 2021.

Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Legalize Marijuana

Lawmakers approved legislation allowing adults to possess and cultivate small amounts starting in July.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam at a news conference Alexandria, March 30, 2021.

Virginia Governor Seeks to Accelerate Legalization

Adults in Virginia could legally possess and grow small amounts of marijuana about three years sooner than initially envisioned.

Sen. Jeremy McPike, D-Prince William, left, Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, center and Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, right, confer on marijuana legislation before the floor session of the Virginia Senate, which is meeting inside the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.

Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Legalize Marijuana in 2024

Virginia is the first Southern state to vote to legalize marijuana.

Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, presents SB1406 during a floor session of the Virginia Senate, Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond, Feb. 5, 2021.

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Marijuana Legalization Bills

But the process is far from finished.