Possession in Virginia — what are the rules?

Allowed with conditions. Adults 21+ may possess up to 2 ounces in public (since 1 July 2026) and grow up to 4 plants per household; consumption in public is prohibited. Conditions: Minimum age 21+.

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Allowed with conditionsTourist access: Restricted · Medical access: Allowed with conditions

Source: cca.virginia.gov

Last reviewed2026-09-09

Full law guide for Virginia

Is cannabis legal in Virginia?

Buying cannabisRestrictedGuidance from Virginia

There are no adult-use stores yet: the General Assembly authorised a retail market that opens on 1 July 2027. Until then adults may only grow their own, share up to 1 ounce with another adult (no payment), or buy medical cannabis with a Virginia certification.

Minimum age 21+

"Adult sharing" is legal; any sale or gift tied to a purchase is not.

Verified 2026-09-09 · Sources and references

Tourist accessRestrictedGuidance from Virginia

Visitors cannot buy: no retail sales until 1 July 2027 and the medical program serves Virginia patients only. Possession of up to 2 ounces by any adult 21+ is legal.

Minimum age 21+

Verified 2026-09-09 · Sources and references

Medical accessAllowed with conditionsGuidance from Virginia

Virginia patients with a written certification from a registered practitioner may buy from pharmaceutical processors and their dispensaries; registration with the Cannabis Control Authority is optional since 2022.

Minimum age 18+

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority: laws and regulations

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Can tourists buy cannabis in Virginia?

Minimum age: 21+ with photo ID.
Possession: Allowed with conditions

Answer verified on 2026-09-09.

Cannabis venues in Virginia at a glance

How many cannabis venues are listed in Virginia?

420.camp lists 48 cannabis venues in Virginia: 41 cannabis dispensaries, 5 pharmacies, 2 cbd & hemp shops.

What do the listings in Virginia include?

Opening hours: 42. Phone number: 45. Photos: 46. Confirmed by the owner or a licence check: 0.

Sources and references

420.camp editorial review process

Last reviewed: 2026-09-09
Other rules on this page updated: 2026-09-17
Next scheduled review: 2026-11-28

This is a plain-language informational summary, not legal advice. Rules can change and may differ by municipality or venue. Check the linked official sources before acting.

Answer verified on 2026-09-09.

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