Governor Northam proposes legalizing marijuana this year, instead of 2024
Governor Ralph Northam today proposed moving up the legalization of simple possession of marijuana to July 1, 2021, nearly three years sooner than previously planned.
Virginia General Assembly begins process to legalize marijuana in 2024
Virginia Democrats voted Saturday to eventually legalize marijuana across the Commonwealth with some important caveats. As of January 1, 2024, adult possession of marijuana will be legal.