Does Virginia Beach, VA have its own cannabis delivery rules ordinance?

No. Virginia Beach, VA does not appear to have a local cannabis delivery rules ordinance, Virginia state law applies instead. The rules summarized on this page come from Virginia Code §4.1-1102.

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Virginia Beach, VA Cannabis Regulations: Cannabis Delivery Rules (2026)

Heavy Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

Adult retail delivery: Not yet authorized
Medical delivery: Licensed processors only
Gifting rule: Up to one ounce
Statute: VA Code §4.1-1102

Summary

Direct delivery of recreational cannabis to Virginia Beach addresses remains restricted under Virginia state law until the Cannabis Control Authority adopts retail and delivery regulations.

Home cultivation of marijuana for personal use; penalties. A. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (c) of § 18.2-248.1 , a person 21 years of age or older may cultivate up to four marijuana plants for personal use at their place of residence; however, at no point shall a household contain more than four marijuana plants. For purposes of this section, a "household" means those individuals, whether related or not, who live in the same house or other place of residence. A person may only cultivate marijuana plants pursuant to this section at such person's main place of residence. A violation of this subsection shall be punishable as follows: 1. For possession of more than four marijuan

Source: Virginia Code §4.1-1102View official code

Full Breakdown

Virginia Code §4.1-600 et seq. governs cannabis commerce statewide and reserves delivery authority to the Cannabis Control Authority. Until adult-use retail rules are finalized, only registered medical pharmaceutical processors may deliver cannabis products to qualifying patients, subject to Board of Pharmacy oversight under Virginia Code §54.1-3442.6. Sharing more than one ounce between adults remains lawful as a gift only when no money or services change hands, per Virginia Code §4.1-1102. Virginia Beach Police enforce statewide rules; commercial unlicensed delivery operators face Class 1 misdemeanor or felony charges depending on quantity.

Violations & Fines

Selling, advertising, or delivering cannabis without a CCA or Board of Pharmacy license can result in Class 1 misdemeanor charges, felony charges for larger amounts, and asset forfeiture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order cannabis online to my Virginia Beach home?

Only registered medical patients may receive deliveries from licensed Virginia pharmaceutical processors. Adult-use mail or app-based delivery is not yet legal anywhere in Virginia.

Is gifting cannabis to a friend legal?

Adults 21+ may share up to one ounce with another adult without any payment, trade, or contemporaneous transaction. Pay-for-gift schemes are treated as illegal sales.

Sources & Official References

[1]Virginia Code §4.1-1102

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