Joint Commission unveils changes to cannabis bill, setting stage for 2026 retail launch
The proposal scraps local opt-outs, adds new protections against consolidation and opens early market access for small growers
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After months of hearings, Virginia panel set to roll out blueprint for legal cannabis market
The final bill favors small Virginia businesses, scraps opt-outs and aims to curb the illicit market while reinvesting revenue in communities hit hardest by past drug laws
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After years of vetoes, Virginia poised to launch adult-use cannabis market
Spanberger’s election clears the way for a regulated retail system, with legislators set to introduce a revamped bill shaped by months of hearings and equity debates
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Joint commission hears roadmaps for Virginia’s retail cannabis rollout
At its second meeting, the new panel listened to experts explain how other states have tackled marijuana sales and what pitfalls to avoid
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Joint cannabis commission holds first meeting amid push for regulated market
Supporters say equity and small business must be central as Virginia prepares to reintroduce retail marijuana legislation
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