Is weed legal in Virginia?
Virginia licenses medical cannabis dispensing for qualifying patients. There is no state-licensed adult-use (recreational) retail. Virginia has legalized personal possession for adults, but there is still no licensed adult-use retail — dispensaries serve registered medical patients only.
Can I buy from a dispensary in Virginia?
Only registered medical patients (and their designated caregivers) can buy from licensed Virginia dispensaries. There is no recreational purchase.
What's licensed in Virginia today
Counts sync nightly from the state's official license roster · browse every Virginia licensee →
The law is moving
Cannabis law changes by legislative session and ballot measure — this page reflects Virginia's program status as we track it today, and the wire below updates as the state acts. Sales and license data live on the Virginia market page.