Virginia Legalization

Status

Legalized

Became Law:

2021

ADULT-USE POSSESSION LIMITS

  • Flower: 1 oz
  • Concentrate: TBD via rulemaking
  • Edibles: TBD via rulemaking
  • Private Residence: The possession of cannabis in one’s residence for personal use is not subject to penalty 

HOME CULTIVATION

  • Yes, no more than four plants per household.

STATE-LICENSED RETAILERS OPERATIONAL

  • No

THC LIMITS ON COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

  • No

EDIBLES SERVING SIZE LIMITS

  • Serving: 5 mg
  • Package: 50 mg

EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS FOR OFF-THE-JOB CONSUMPTION

  • No

PROCESS TO EXPUNGE/SEAL PAST CONVICTIONS

  • Yes. Those with certain marijuana-related convictions (possession of up to two ounces of cannabis and/or the cultivation of up to four mature plants) are eligible to have their convictions reviewed and automatically expunged.
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PER SE TRAFFIC SAFETY LIMITS

  • No

PENALTIES FOR PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

  • Yes. First-time violators are subject to a $25 civil fine.