Is weed legal in Virginia?
Medical only
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.
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.
This is program-status reporting, not legal advice. Possession limits, patient qualification and purchase rules are set by state law and change — verify specifics with Virginia's cannabis regulator before acting.