Virginia Legislation to Legalize Cannabis SB 1406 and HB 2312
Thursday, February 11, 2021 While adult-use cannabis legalization has been gaining popular support across the country, many state legislatures have been slow to translate that support into legislative action. That is changing in Virginia. In 2020, Virginia decriminalized the simple possession (up to an ounce) of cannabis while providing a civil penalty up to $25. On February 5, 2021, the Virginia House and Senate took another significant step further when both passed bills approving adult-use cannabis legalization in Virginia. Senate Bill 1406 passed on a 23-15 vote. H...
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