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Legislation that would permit Virginians to use marijuana recreationally is facing harsh criticism from a Virginia congressman, but supporters are standing by the merits of the bill.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is very close to becoming the 16th state (plus Washington D.C.) to legalize recreational “adult use” cannabis. It would also become the first “Southern”.
RICHMOND, Va. (March 2, 2021) – On Friday, the Virginia House and Senate gave final approval that would set the stage to legalize marijuana in the state despite federal cannabis prohibition.
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) and Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) introduced Senate Bill 1406 (SB1406) on Jan. 13. Del. Charniele Herring (D-Alexandria) along with a large coalition of Democrats introduced the House companion, House Bill 2312 (HB2312), the following week. The legislation would legalize marijuana for adult use, despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.
Under the proposed law, adults 21 and older could purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana and cultivate up to four plants without penalty. The legislation would also create a regulatory scheme for the commercial cultivation and retail sale of cannabis. The proposed law would establish an independent agency called the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to establish a regulatory structure for the adult-use market.
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