Know before you go

Virginia

Adult possession and home cultivation are permitted within limits. The regulated adult-use retail market is scheduled to start July 1, 2027.

Adult possession allowed; retail launch ahead

Sources reviewed September 29, 2026. Coverage: selected statewide rules, not all legal questions.

Adult-use age21 or olderOfficial source

Public possessionUp to 2 ounces for personal use, per current CCA guidanceOfficial source

Home cultivationUp to 4 plants per household; requirements applyOfficial source

Adult-use retail salesScheduled for July 1, 2027; not open yetOfficial source

2027-07-01

Regulated adult-use retail sales scheduled to begin

Official implementation timeline

Details worth checking

The current regulator guidance reflects 2026 changes. Older official materials describe a one-ounce limit; verify the current rule before acting.
Medical cannabis is available through licensed facilities. Adult-use retail launch dates, licensing, and final regulations remain important to monitor. Public use, impaired driving, and unlawful sales remain restricted.

Official sources

Regulators & contacts

Agency information checked September 30, 2026.

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA)

Oversees the medical cannabis program and implementation of the regulated adult-use retail market. Personal possession permissions are separate from the planned July 1, 2027 retail opening.

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) — official information and contact routes

Cardcierge

Medical cannabis card information, registration, published fees, and evaluation providers for Virginia.

View medical card information

General information, not legal advice. Laws, effective dates, and local policies change. Confirm the applicable rules with official sources before acting.