Cannabis Regulations in Chesapeake, VA (2026)
2 verified cannabis regulations for Chesapeake, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Home Cultivation
Virginia legalized adult possession and home cultivation of cannabis in 2021. Chesapeake residents 21 and older may grow up to 4 plants per household for personal use, out of public view, with tags identifying the grower. Sale, public consumption, and underage use remain prohibited.
Cannabis: Home Cultivation
Some RestrictionsVa. Code § 4.1-1101
§ 4.1-1101 . 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 th...
Dispensary Zoning
Virginia permits licensed medical cannabis pharmaceutical processors but has not yet opened recreational cannabis retail sales. Chesapeake does not host a medical dispensary location, and no recreational retail framework is operating statewide. Any future retail is subject to both state licensing and Chesapeake zoning.
Cannabis: Dispensary Zoning
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Chesapeake City county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Chesapeake city rules.
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