This article explains how recent gubernatorial action on Virginia’s adult-use cannabis legislation is reshaping the licensing landscape, increasing competition, and raising the importance of early-stage preparation for prospective applicants.
This article explains Virginia’s adult-use cannabis licensing framework under SB 542 and HB 642, outlining license categories, caps, lottery structure, impact eligibility, and the critical preparation steps prospective applicants should complete before applications open on July 1, 2026.