That’s the question cannabis-enthusiasts in the state have been asking ever since Virginia legislators legalized the possession of up to an ounce of marijuana for adult recreational use this February.
Possession of up to one ounce with no intent to distribute will become legal for adults, 21 and older.
Virginia is joining 17 other states with laws allowing adults to possess and consume marijuana.
Although people can legally cultivate marijuana plants beginning July 1, it will still be illegal for anyone to buy cannabis seeds or cuttings needed to grow those plants.
“Under federal rules you can’t transport it , but if you have it, you can possess up to one ounce of it in Virginia.
“We want to do this the right way, and what that means is ending the disparate enforcement, which is going to make a huge change in the lives of thousands of Virginians,” said Alena Yarmosky, Gov.
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Pedini said may states have expedited adult access to marijuana through their medical marijuana dispensaries, something advocates hope Virginia lawmakers will vote to do in 2022.
Since then, the state has expanded the program, making it legal for patients with any conditions to have cannabis recommended to them for use as long as it contains no more than 10mg of THC.