Green Leaf’s attorney suggested that Chesterfield political leaders were ideologically opposed to the idea of a marijuana dispensary within the county. “I can assure you it’s not based in politics,” the county attorney’s office responded.
Though Virginia has legalized the use of marijuana, county staff determined that federal illegality of cannabis prevents Chesterfield from approving a building permit for a business that intends to sell marijuana.
“If the legislature makes progress on creating a retail market, it’ll be interesting to see what happens to the timeline,” Jeremy Preiss told BizSense.
GrowGeneration will occupy about 9,000 square feet the Meadowbrook Plaza shopping center and open in September.
Green Leaf Medical said it chose Midlothian in part because it’s already a hotspot for its home delivery service.
The Colonial Heights store will join Green Leaf Medical’s Short Pump and Carytown shops. A Midlothian store is also in the works and the company is eyeing Ashland and Scott’s Addition.
Patients will still be required to secure written certification from registered health care practitioners but the law is expected to speed up access.
The down-vote creates a hazy outlook for the state’s legal pot market, which would have kicked off Sept. 15 had the bill become law.
VA Harvest co-founder Bill Wingfield said CBD helps manage inflammation and can have other beneficial effects on dogs and cats.
It would allow medical marijuana operators to start selling recreational pot on Jan. 1, 2023, a full year before everyone else.
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