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DDS Launches New Cannabis Extraction Equipment in Wake of Cascade Closure

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Recreational Cannabis Sales Legislation in Virginia Heads to GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin

It's not entirely clear how Youngkin will act on the legislation.

February 29, 2024

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks to members of the press inside the Rotunda of the state Capitol building, Feb. 25, 2023, in Richmond, Va.

Virginia Lawmakers to Weigh Changes to Hemp Bill

The bill, which cracks down on Delta-8, contains "a narrowly tailored exemption" for therapeutic CBD products.

April 12, 2023

Virginia Del. Marcus Simon, D-Fairfax, gestures during the House session at the Capitol in Richmond, Feb. 15, 2022.

Virginia Senate OKs Recreational Marijuana Changes

The last-minute bill would allow retail sales to begin later this year.

February 16, 2022

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Virginia Marijuana Law Takes Effect

Adults will be able to possess of up to 1 ounce and grow up to four plants per household.

June 29, 2021

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.

April 8, 2021

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.

March 31, 2021

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.

March 2, 2021

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.

February 8, 2021