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Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027

State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide

From left: Del. Paul Krizek, D-Fairfax, Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Sen. Lashrecse Aird, D-Henrico present a revamped plan for the state’s retail cannabis marketplace, which includes compromise provisions incorporating many of lawmakers’ priorities in the original bill and the governor’s tweaks. Cannabis sales are set to begin July 1, 2027, they said. (Photo by Shannon Heckt/Virginia Mercury)

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