Virginia Legalizes Recreational Marijuana | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Virginia is finally launching legal recreational marijuana sales—starting July 1, 2027—with up to 350 licensed shops set to open. After five years of legalization for possession, this move creates a regulated market to replace unsafe black-market sales, ensures safer products through testing and labeling, and doubles the legal possession limit to two ounces. While Democrats and advocates celebrate progress—especially in addressing racial disparities in enforcement—some worry a new public consumption fine could lead to unfair policing. Applications for retail licenses begin February 1, making…