Virginia

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Virginia.

Adult-Use

METRC

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Official Source

Regulatory Agency

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Adult-Use

Last Updated

Jan 2, 2026

Regulatory Overview

Virginia Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Virginia. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

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Seed-to-Sale System

Virginia uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Adult-Use

Virginia has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryTBD

EcommerceTBD

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Virginia

Home cultivation and possession legal since 2021

METRC selected for seed-to-sale tracking

Retail sales framework targeting November 2026

Medical dispensaries operational

CCA established to oversee adult-use rollout

Official Sources

CCA Official Site

Regulatory Details

Virginia Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Virginia.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use

Flower2.5 oz

Periodper transaction (proposed)

Current law: 1 oz public possession. Retail sales expected November 2026.

Tax Rates

State Excise8% cannabis excise tax (proposed)

State Sales5.3%-7% state and local sales tax

Local TaxUp to 3.5% additional local (proposed)

Proposed rates. Retail sales not yet operational.

Home Cultivation

Allowed

Plant Limit

4 plants per household

Each plant must have legible tag with grower name.

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

Adults 21+ may currently possess up to 1 oz and grow 4 plants.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Testing standards to be established by CCA. Existing medical program requires potency, contaminant, and pesticide testing.

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: No

Child-resistant packaging

Labeling rules in proposed framework

License Types

Retail Marijuana Store

Capped at 350 licenses before January 2028

Cultivation Facility

Tiers I-V up to 35,000 sq ft canopy

Processing Facility

Processes cannabis into products

Microbusiness License

Cultivation, processing, retail, and delivery

Delivery Operator License

Delivers to consumers

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Virginia

Licensing

Obtain license from Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

Applications expected July 2026

Inventory

Use CCA-mandated seed-to-sale tracking

Sales

Verify customer is 21+ with valid ID

Enforce per-transaction limits

2.5 oz or equivalent (proposed)

Reporting

Submit to annual CCA audits

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Virginia

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in Virginia, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Virginia Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Virginia.

Yes, Virginia has legalized adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Adult-use customers can purchase up to 2.5 oz of flower per per transaction (proposed). Current law: 1 oz public possession. Retail sales expected November 2026.

Yes, home cultivation is allowed in Virginia. The limit is 4 plants per household. Each plant must have legible tag with grower name.

Cannabis products in Virginia are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is 8% cannabis excise tax (proposed). State sales tax is 5.3%-7% state and local sales tax. Local jurisdictions may add Up to 3.5% additional local (proposed). Proposed rates. Retail sales not yet operational.

Yes, Virginia requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing standards to be established by CCA. Existing medical program requires potency, contaminant, and pesticide testing.

Virginia uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Virginia. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Virginia's regulatory requirements.