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Cannabis Regulations in Chesapeake, VA (2026)

1 verified cannabis regulations for Chesapeake, Virginia, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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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 Restrictions

Va. 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...