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state budget legislation
Coverage of state budget legislation in the Nexus archive.
- Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027
Virginia will allow recreational marijuana sales in retail stores starting July 1, 2027, with up to 350 shops permitted under state budget legislation. The law increases possession limits to 2 ounces, allows home cultivation, and imposes taxes expected to generate $51 million in revenue, driven by Democratic lawmakers despite Republican concerns over public safety.