Virginia legalized recreational cannabis in 2021 (HB 2312), with personal possession becoming legal July 1, 2021 and retail sales beginning January 1, 2024. Virginia has a large and growing market with strong social equity provisions.
1 oz on person
Active
4 plants per household
Moderate
Medical Patients
4 oz
per 30 days
Recreational (21+)
1 oz
on person
Up to 1 lb at home
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 4 plants per household
Must be 21+, plants must be in a private space not visible to the public
Card Cost
$50/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
50+
Legalized
2021
Sales Started
2024
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
1 oz per transaction
Delivery
Allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited.
Some off-duty use protections.
Employers cannot discriminate against employees for off-duty cannabis use. Safety-sensitive positions and federal contractors are exempt.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.
2021: Personal possession legal July 1
2024: Retail sales launched January 1
2025: Social equity licensing expanded
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.