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HJ 63

Cannabis; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study creation of a retail market.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Kilgore

HJ 63 - Cannabis; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study creation of a retail market OverviewBill Number: HJ 63 Title: Cannabis; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study

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HJ 63 - Cannabis; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study creation of a retail market

Overview

Bill Number: HJ 63
Title: Cannabis; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study creation of a retail market.
Status: Left in Rules
Introduced: March 29, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This joint resolution directs the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility and implementation of establishing a retail market for cannabis in the Commonwealth. The study aims to provide the General Assembly with recommendations on how to safely and effectively regulate the sale of cannabis to adult consumers through a state-run retail system.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study the creation of a retail market for the sale of cannabis to adults aged 21 and over
  • Directs the Authority to examine regulatory frameworks, licensing structures, and best practices from other states that have legalized adult-use cannabis
  • Instructs the Authority to assess the potential economic impacts, tax revenue projections, and social equity considerations of a retail cannabis market
  • Mandates the Authority to provide the General Assembly with a report of its findings and recommendations by December 1, 2025

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority would be responsible for conducting the comprehensive study and providing recommendations to the legislature
  • Adult consumers aged 21 and over in Virginia would potentially be impacted by the establishment of a retail cannabis market
  • Existing medical cannabis providers and potential new adult-use cannabis businesses could be affected by the regulatory framework developed
  • State and local governments would be impacted by the potential tax revenue and economic activity generated by a retail cannabis market

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This joint resolution was introduced in the Virginia General Assembly on March 29, 2025 and was subsequently left in the Rules Committee. If passed, the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority would have until December 1, 2025 to complete its study and provide recommendations to the legislature. Any further action on establishing a retail cannabis market in Virginia would depend on the findings and recommendations of the Authority's report and subsequent legislative action.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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