Virginia has no operational adult-use retail market as of 2026. Medical cannabis dispensed through five Health Service Area licensed pharmaceutical processors. Richmond falls within HSA IV served by Columbia Care/Cansortium/Jushi retail locations.
Under VA Code 4.1-1602, only licensed pharmaceutical processors may dispense medical cannabis. Adult-use retail authorization passed in 2021 but implementation stalled; no legal adult-use retail. Richmond Zoning Ordinance treats any medical processor as a conditional use in appropriate industrial or commercial districts. Any future adult-use retailers would require conditional use permit and locality opt-in.
Unlicensed dispensary: felony distribution under VA Code 18.2-248.1. Zoning violation: $500 daily plus injunctive relief.
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