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On the heels of the election of Governor Abigail Spanberger, who has publicly supported the legalization and sale of adult-use marijuana, Delegate Paul Krizek introduced HB624 on January 14, 2026. The bill would establish a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.
The bill largely tracks the framework adopted by the Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth of Virginia into a Cannabis Retail Market.
The bill contains significant changes from prior legislation. Of note, retail sales could begin as early as November 1, 2026.
Key provisions of the bill as laid out in Marijuana Moment include:
We will continue to monitor developments in the Commonwealth of Virginia as the legislature moves forward with establishing an adult-use marijuana market. Buchanan’s Cannabis Practice and Government Relations Groups are well poised to assist your cannabis business and look forward to working with you.
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