Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bill allows the Authority to begin issuing all marijuana licenses on September 1, 2025, but provides that no retail sales may occur prior to May 1, 2026. This bill is identical to SB 970.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, 18.2-251.1
General Laws Subcommittee Substitute : 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, 18.2-251.1
Enrolled: 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, 18.2-251.1