| Event | Development | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Area's first medical cannabis dispensary opens in Winchester, Virginia | Aug 19 |
| Opening | Shenandoah Valley's first medical marijuana dispensary set to open | Aug 18 |
| Closing | New Virginia hemp restrictions force some Southside businesses to close | Aug 17 |
| Opening | Virginia legislature approves 350 cannabis retail shop licenses | Jul 31 |
Medical only. Virginia licenses cannabis for registered medical patients; recreational (adult-use) sales are not legal.
22 retail locations are currently listed on Virginia's official license roster (refreshed Sep 6, 2026).
Answers generated from official state data tracked by Cannabis Newz, current as of the dates shown.