SB542

Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.

Vetoed·5/19/26

Establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market in Virginia.

The bill establishes a framework for creating a retail marijuana market in Virginia, including the creation of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. It outlines licensing requirements, penalties for illegal activities, and provisions for tracking and reporting marijuana sales. The bill also includes provisions for the expungement of certain marijuana-related convictions and the establishment of a Cannabis Control Advisory Council to advise the Authority.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

12:00 AM

House Appropriations Hearing

Feb 24

12:00 AM

House General Laws Hearing

History

May 19

Senate

Governor's Veto Received by Senate

May 19

Vetoed by Governor

Apr 22

Senate

Passed by for the day (21-Y 18-N 0-A)