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Virginia Legalizes Recreational Marijuana | Washington DC News
Virginia is finally launching its recreational marijuana market, with up to 350 licensed shops opening July 1, 2027, after years of legal uncertainty and political delays. Possession limits are rising to two ounces, home growing remains legal, and applications for retail licenses begin February 1 — all part of a bold move toward equity and safety, driven by Democrats in a traditionally conservative Southern state. While many celebrate this landmark shift, some advocates worry about harsher fines for public use, and the federal government still classifies cannabis as illegal — but not without…
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