Why Virginia Governor Vetoed Retail Cannabis Bills
This marks the third consecutive year a Virginia governor has vetoed retail sales
Virginia has once again failed to pass bills that would have regulated the sale of recreational cannabis.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on May 19 vetoed House Bill 642 and Senate Bill 542, which would have established a retail marketplace for cannabis products, citing concerns over the timeline, structure, and “resources needed for successful implementation.”
Despite the vetoes, Spanberger said in a statement that she supports a safe, legal, and well-regulated cannabis retail market, and that “Virginians deserve a system that replaces the illicit cannabis market with one that prioritizes children’s health and safety, public safety, product integrity and accountability.”
“I greatly appreciate the patrons’ time crafting this important piece of legislation as well as our continued dialogue and collaboration to strengthen this framework ahead of the next legislative session,” Spanberger added, clarifying that she remains “committed to working with members of the General Assembly, stakeholders, and law enforcement to get this right.”
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