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As Virginia governor considers marijuana legislation, when would the marketplace open?
As Virginia governor considers marijuana legislation, when would the marketplace open?
Scott Gelman | sgelman@wtop.com
March 20, 2026, 4:08 AM
A plan to create a legal marijuana market is sitting on Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk, ending a yearslong saga to end what lawmakers have described as an existing black market for cannabis in the state.
Despite numerous changes made during the final moments of the 2026 General Assembly session, the proposal advanced through the House of Delegates and Senate. ... Spanberger is expected to sign the measure. Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed the idea.
While Virginia state lawmakers have previously allowed adults to legally have up to an ounce of marijuana and created a path to grow up to four plants inside homes, there hasn’t been a pathway to a legal marketplace.
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Scott Gelman
Scott Gelman is a digital editor and writer for WTOP. A South Florida native, Scott graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019. During his time in College Park, he worked for The Diamondback, the school’s student newspaper.
sgelman@wtop.com
Scott Gelman | sgelman@wtop.com
March 20, 2026, 4:08 AM
A plan to create a legal marijuana market is sitting on Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk, ending a yearslong saga to end what lawmakers have described as an existing black market for cannabis in the state.
Despite numerous changes made during the final moments of the 2026 General Assembly session, the proposal advanced through the House of Delegates and Senate. ... Spanberger is expected to sign the measure. Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed the idea.
While Virginia state lawmakers have previously allowed adults to legally have up to an ounce of marijuana and created a path to grow up to four plants inside homes, there hasn’t been a pathway to a legal marketplace.
{snip}
Scott Gelman
Scott Gelman is a digital editor and writer for WTOP. A South Florida native, Scott graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019. During his time in College Park, he worked for The Diamondback, the school’s student newspaper.
sgelman@wtop.com