About Us

VirginiaStateCannabis.org is an organization for learning about past, current and emerging trends in the cannabis industry. We provide timely information to help established and intending growers, manufacturers, sellers, and consumers of cannabis and cannabis products understand the current state of the industry. Our data-driven research discusses the journey towards cannabis legalization in Virginia and the current regulatory environment relating to medical and recreational cannabis.

Our chief goal at VirginiaStateCannabis.org is to make it easier for readers to understand the Virginia cannabis industry and its impact on our state. Towards this end, we strive to educate Virginians about cannabis legislation in the state by explaining current laws, highlighting their limits, discussing their impacts, and providing up-to-date information on how to obtain the licenses required to participate in Virginia’s cannabis marketplace.

We Help…

Consumers Learn about Recreational and Medical Uses of Cannabis

At VirginiaStateCannabis.org, we care deeply that our readers have the right information to safely use cannabis and cannabis products. Therefore, we help them understand Virginia’s regulations on cannabis usage as well as the state’s age and conditional restrictions. We also help readers know where they can buy cannabis in the state and the quantities they are allowed to legally possess. Consumers requiring medical cannabis will have access to a trove of information regarding medical conditions approved for cannabis therapy in Virginia and how to obtain a medical marijuana card in the state.

Access to medical cannabis should not be unnecessarily complicated or prohibitively expensive for patients who qualify under Virginia law. As part of our consumer-focused mission, VirginiaStateCannabis.org works to improve awareness of independent certification providers that help eligible patients navigate the medical cannabis approval process at fair and transparent prices.

While we do not provide medical evaluations, certifications, or legal services ourselves, we believe patients deserve clear information about affordable alternatives in a marketplace where some clinics impose excessive fees. By highlighting reputable, affordable, patient-centered providers, we aim to reduce barriers to access and empower Virginians to make informed decisions about their medical cannabis options.

Businesses Understand and Navigate Virginia Cannabis Legislation

Establishing the historic context of the legalization of cannabis in Virginia is only the first step in understanding the state’s cannabis legalization. We provide insightful analyses on the current state of cannabis laws in Virginia and the restrictions still placed on the cultivation, distribution, and usage of cannabis in the state. Growers, manufacturers, and dispensary owners will also find the information they need to obtain and maintain the licenses required to establish and grow their cannabis businesses.

Industry Watchers Follow the Socioeconomic Impacts of Legalizing Cannabis in Virginia

When it legalized medical marijuana in 1979, Virginia was an early supporter of cannabis use. However, that legislation only permitted very limited use for marijuana and the state only allowed marijuana dispensaries in 2020 and legalized recreational marijuana in 2021. Learn more about the limited scope of Virginia’s early marijuana legislation and the projected socioeconomic impacts of its recent fully legalization of cannabis.