If it becomes law, existing operators could begin selling recreational marijuana Jan. 1, 2023, a year before the broader retail market is slated to launch.
Bill would let medical cannabis, hemp firms jump-start recreational market
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Bill would require local referendums before pot dispensaries could open
The legislation was prompted by a request from Goochland County, where officials want to give voters a say in where the recreational marijuana industry operates.
Kulture owner sows seeds for future Chesterfield marijuana dispensary
He’s relocating a head shop and CBD store to a former gas station at 10150 Hull St., where he plans to sell pot as soon as the legal market opens and he gets a license.
The BizSense Crystal Ball: Things to watch in 2022
Progress on The Diamond District, GreenCity and CityCenter developments, a proposed casino could resurface in Petersburg, Michael Hild could get a new trial, and more.
Startup roundup: Richmond’s entrepreneurs were busy in 2021
The budding marijuana industry spurred several ventures, and Scott’s Addition continued to attract businesses.
Virginia’s budding marijuana industry took root in Richmond and grew in 2021
The start date for recreational sales may be moved up to 2023 instead of 2024, but local entrepreneurs aren’t waiting to profit from cannabis consumers.
High school buddies launch CBD company in Sandston
VA Harvest, which sells CBD extracts and cremes in stores and online, is a venture by a local chemist and two of his friends.
It’s no pipe dream: Entrepreneurs launch bong cleaning service
Bong Butler plans to cash in on the legalization of recreational marijuana by removing residue from the devices used to smoke it.
Medical marijuana operators reflect on industry’s first 12 months in Virginia
The businesses still have plenty of room to grow their brick-and-mortar footprints as they look toward the future recreational marijuana market.
Virginia lawmakers explore an earlier start for retail marijuana sales
One sticking point is how the state’s medical cannabis operators would be allowed to participate in the retail market.
