Cannabis Laws in Virginia
Is weed legal in Virginia? Yes — recreational and medical cannabis are both legal here for adults 21+.
Virginia legalized adult possession and home cultivation in 2021, allowing adults 21+ to possess up to one ounce and grow up to four plants per household. However, the state has never opened a legal adult-use retail market, so the only licensed stores are medical dispensaries. There is no legal way for non-patients to buy cannabis.
Federally, cannabis is still a controlled substance nationwide — but that status is in flux. See where rescheduling stands →
Regulated by Virginia Cannabis Control Authority.
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Recreational & medical legal — other states
Last reviewed 2026-06-19. This is general information for adults 21+, not legal advice — cannabis laws change frequently. Confirm current rules with Virginia Cannabis Control Authority before acting.