Virginia legalized personal cannabis home cultivation effective July 1, 2021 under VA Code 4.1-1101. Adults 21+ may grow up to 4 plants per household (not per adult). Richmond follows state law with no additional local restrictions.
Plants must be tagged with legible label showing owner name, driver license or ID number, and note that plant is for personal use. Plants must not be visible from public space. Plants must be out of reach of anyone under 21. Retail sale of home-grown cannabis prohibited. Landlords may prohibit cultivation in rental properties by lease terms.
Over 4 plants: civil $250 for 5-10 plants; Class 3 misdemeanor for more. Visible from public: civil infraction. Sale: felony.
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