Richmond, VA Cannabis Regulations: Home Cultivation (2026)

B. A person who cultivates marijuana for personal use pursuant to this section shall: 1. Ensure that no marijuana plant is visible from a public way without the use of aircraft, binoculars, or other optical aids; 2. Take precautions to prevent unauthorized access by persons younger than 21 years of age; and 3. Attach to each marijuana plant a legible tag that includes the person's name, driver's license or identification number, and a notation that the marijuana plant is being grown for personal use as authorized under this section. Any person who violates this subsection is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25. The penalty for any violations of this section by an adult shall be prepayable according to the procedures in § 16.1-69.40:2. C. A person shall not manufacture marijuana concentrate from home-cultivated marijuana.