Virginia Hemp Law Sparks Legal Battle | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Virginia’s hemp industry is in turmoil as a new law set to take effect August 15 could make most current hemp products illegal, sparking a federal lawsuit from seven business owners who say it will cripple their livelihoods. The controversial rule, tucked into legislation paving the way for recreational marijuana sales next July, imposes a two-milligram cap on certain hemp compounds — forcing businesses like Graham Redfern’s to repack a single bottle of CBD oil into thirty separate ones, drastically raising costs. While supporters argue it closes loopholes and aligns with federal standards…