Welcome to 2024: Virginia Cannabis Updates

By Eric Postow As we step into 2024, the landscape of cannabis regulation in Virginia is undergoing notable changes. These developments, while significant, bring with them a sense of anticipation as stakeholders and observers alike watch closely to gauge their…

Welcome to the adult use cannabis marketplace in Virginia!… sort of.

August 9, 2023
Eric Postow
Hemp Policy & Legal, Policy & Legal, Virginia
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If that sounds strange because there is no "adult use" retail right now, that's because Virginia may have just ushered in a de facto adult use market without calling it that. Allow me to explain. On July 1, 2023, the…

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Hemp-Derived Products in Virginia

July 24, 2023
Eric Postow
Hemp Policy & Legal, Policy & Legal, Virginia
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The 2023 Session of the General Assembly brought significant changes to Virginia's hemp industry with new legislation that amended the Code of Virginia, setting forth fresh requirements for certain hemp-derived products. As of July 1, 2023, these requirements took effect,…

New Year’s Resolution for Virginia Cannabis

January 2, 2023
Eric Postow
Virginia
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By Eric Postow As many people around the world ponder all the ways they can improve themselves, set goals, and set themselves up for success in the new year, Virginia should consider a strong New Year's resolution to right their…

Home Grow Arrests: Consequences of Virginia’s Half in Half out Cannabis Laws

October 7, 2022
Eric Postow
Virginia
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In 2021, Virginia legalized possession of cannabis for adults over the age of 21. In their infinite wisdom they also legalized home cultivation for up to four plants per household but failed to establish legal sales. This has led to the…

Mississippi Cannabis: Let’s Talk About Licenses

March 7, 2022
Eric Postow
Compliance and Regulations, Medical Marijuana, Mississippi, State Licensing
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On February 2, 2022 Governor Tate Reeves signed Mississippi's medicinal cannabis bill and made it law. Under the new law, "certain patients who have debilitating medical conditions," will be allowed to possess up to "three and one-half (3.5) grams of…

Clear and Present Danger: Federalism and Cannabis Reform

We are quickly approaching an era of rapid change and development within the global cannabis space. As of this writing there are two primary pieces of comprehensive marijuana reform legislation being talked about on capitol hill. The Republican version, States…

Like it or Not Cannabis is on the Ballot in Virginia in November

On July 1, 2021, Virginians and cannabis enthusiasts nationwide celebrated like it was April 20th, as cannabis possession was legalized in the commonwealth. Presently, Virginia allows possession up to one ounce and for home grow up to four plants per…

Reflections on Evolving Cannabis Industry

There are few times that I can remember where an entire industry took shape in such a visible way as the cannabis industry is doing right now. Since 2012, when Washington and Colorado broke through the dam by legalizing cannabis…

Track and Trace: Virginia Faces a Choice

May 27, 2021
Eric Postow
News & Insights, Policy & Legal, Science and Technology, Virginia
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One of the most important mandates of the new Virginia law is the obligation to track and trace the whole chain from seed to sale. The heavy data requirement is not something that cannabis businesses should take lightly because failure to accurately report to the Cannabis Control Authority could…

Up in Smoke: Avoiding Disqualification in VA Cannabis Licensing

Avoiding Disqualification: Conditions under which the Board may refuse to grant licenses In a fairly straight forward affair Virginia's new cannabis law signals a few noteworthy disqualifications for potential applicants to be wary of. Below are the areas where the board…

Virginia Cannabis: Let’s Talk About Licenses

On April 21, 2021 Governor Northam signed Virginia's recreational cannabis bill and made it law. Legal possession of up to one ounce and four plants for home cultivation will go live on July 1. More importantly for businesses looking to…

Virginia Passes Recreational Cannabis: Social Equity Applicants

April 15, 2021
Eric Postow
Virginia
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History was made last week as Virginia became the 16th US State and the first southern state to fully legalize adult use recreational cannabis. A victory no doubt for personal liberties as consumers will be permitted to possess up to…

Virginia’s Road to Recreational Cannabis

April 1, 2021
Eric Postow
Best Practices, Policy & Legal, Virginia
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A New Era for Cannabis in Virginia When Virginia became the first southern state to pass legislation (HB2312 and SB1406) legalizing adult use recreational cannabis in February, it opened up a huge universe of possibilities. For future growers, processors, wholesalers,…

Welcome to 2024: Virginia Cannabis Updates

Welcome to the adult use cannabis marketplace in Virginia!… sort of.

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Hemp-Derived Products in Virginia

New Year’s Resolution for Virginia Cannabis

Home Grow Arrests: Consequences of Virginia’s Half in Half out Cannabis Laws

Mississippi Cannabis: Let’s Talk About Licenses

Clear and Present Danger: Federalism and Cannabis Reform

Like it or Not Cannabis is on the Ballot in Virginia in November

Reflections on Evolving Cannabis Industry

Track and Trace: Virginia Faces a Choice

Up in Smoke: Avoiding Disqualification in VA Cannabis Licensing

Virginia’s Road to Recreational Cannabis

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