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Virginia — policy snapshot

One place to inspect this jurisdiction’s dated posture observation, cited sources, bills, court records, concrete enforcement, seed-to-sale system, derived action observations, market notes, and current reporting. It is an observation hub—not a substitute for current legal advice.

Recorded posture

Intoxicating products bannedIntoxicating hemp effectively banned NOW: SB903 (eff 7/1/23) uses total-THC formula (0.877) ≤0.3% + 2mg total-THC/package cap + synthetic prohibition. Enforced by VDACS w/ penalties up to $10K/day.

Analyst review

Jul 22, 2026

Confidence

High

Risk at review

high

Recorded trigger

Aug 15, 2026 past marker
25:1 CBD:THC carve-out eliminated 8/15/26; hemp enforcement moves VDACS→Cannabis Control Authority (~Aug 2026); >0.3% total-THC or >2mg/pkg becomes prohibited practice 11/1/26; LE training standards due 1/1/27.

Change at review

No new statute in 30d; 2026 changes (25:1 removal 8/15, CCA transfer, 11/1 VCPA prohibition) enacted earlier, pending effective dates.

Clock at review

own

Litigation note

N. Virginia Hemp & Agriculture v. Virginia: SB903 UPHELD by 4th Cir 1/7/25 (preemption & Commerce Clause rejected). In force, NOT blocked.

Sources

Sources: 1. cca.virginia.gov ↗  ·  2. virginiamercury.com ↗  ·  3. foleyhoag.com ↗  ·  4. lis.virginia.gov ↗

CaseNorthern Virginia Hemp and Agriculture LLC v. Commonwealth of VirginiaOpen source record ca4.uscourts.gov ↗

Court4th Cir.

FiledJan 1, 2024

EventVirginia Hemp Businesses Go to Court Over THC Crackdown Taking Effect SaturdayOpen source record news.google.com ↗

DateAug 12, 2026

EventVirginia Attorney General Launches Enforcement Effort On Hemp THC Products, Kratom And 'Emerging Intoxicants'Open source record news.google.com ↗

DateJul 31, 2026