To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Simple possession of marijuana, up to one ounce, by adults 21 and older, will now be legal in Virginia beginning July 1, 2021. On April 7, the Democratic controlled Virginia General Assembly approved Governor Ralph Northam’s amendments to Virginia’s legislation to legalize adult-use marijuana. The House of Delegates voted 53-44-2 to accept the governor’s recommendations while the vote in the Senate was a close call. Senators voted 20-20 to approve the governor’s recommendations with Lt. Governor Fairfax (D) casting the tiebreaking vote to support. The legislation now awaits the signature of Governor Northam for official enactment.