To the Governor: Virginia Bills Would Legalize Retail Marijuana Sales in the State Despite Federal Prohibition
RICHMOND, Va. (March 7, 2024) – Last week, the Virginia House and Senate gave final approval to bills that would legalize the retail sale of marijuana in the state despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Aaron Rouse filed Senate Bill 448 (SB448) on...
Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Establish Retail Marijuana Sales Despite Federal Prohibition
RICHMOND, Va. (Dec. 8, 2023) – Yesterday, the Virginia Senate passed a bill that would create a tax and regulatory structure for adult-use retail marijuana sales despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Sam Ebbin (D) introduced Senate Bill 1133...
Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 29, 2023) – A bill filed in the Virginia House would make it legal for Virginians to “carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere they may lawfully carry a handgun openly.” The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also...