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Virginia Senate OKs adult-use marijuana retail; House advances companion bill

The Virginia Senate again has approved a bill to establish an adult-use marijuana program.

Senate Bill 970, introduced by Democrat Aaron Rouse, passed along party lines by a 21-19 vote, according to Marijuana Moment.

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Under the proposal, Virginia’s Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) would begin accepting license applications from current medical marijuana licensees on Sept. 1.

Retail sales could begin as soon as May 1, 2026.

SB 970 also would require the CCA to establish a seed-to-sale tracking program by Dec. 31, 2025.

Meanwhile, Virginia’s House of Representatives on Monday advanced a companion bill, House Bill 2485, that would allow adults 21 and older to buy up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis from licensed retailers, Marijuana Moment reported.

Both bills are expected to

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