Cannabis Business Association of Virginia

05/02/2023

Did you know that cannabis is the No. 9 toxin for pets nationwide? The Pet Poison Helpline has reported a significant increase in calls concerning cannabis poisoning in household pets. Learn more about this concerning trend and how to keep pets safe at cannabizva.org/news.

04/21/2023

"It’s now legal to possess up to one ounce of ma*****na in Virginia. But there’s no legal way to buy it or sell it, and now, on 4/20, a day celebrated for cannabis consumption, almost two years after legalization, it appears the creation of a legal marketplace won’t come to the state anytime soon. Democrats who passed the legislation in 2021 set a goal of legal ma*****na commerce by 2024. Now Republicans control the governor’s mansion and the House of Delegates, and they’ve hit the brakes."

Get the link to the full story from the Richmond Times-Dispatch at cannabizva.org/news.

#420

03/27/2023

"Mexican cartels have a long history of importing, growing and redistributing illicit cannabis in the United States. But Chinese investors, owners and workers have emerged in recent years as a new source of funding and labor for illegal ma*****na production."

Link to the full story at cannabizva.org/news.

03/16/2023

"My lab has tested hundreds of these unregulated products, many of which we received from people who had significant adverse effects after consuming them."

"In addition to identifying unprofessional and poor manufacturing quality of these products, we have regularly found harmful chemicals, mold and particulate matter, including hairs, in these products."

Read the full story. >> Get the link at cannabizva.org/news.

03/14/2023

Virginia Health Care Leaders Call for Strict Limits on Hemp-Derived Products to Ensure Public Health

Virginia healthcare groups urge Virginia governor, Glenn Youngkin, to sign legislation that would impose strict limits on h**p-derived products containing high levels of THC to safeguard public health and safety, with suggested fines for retailers who sell them.

Link to the story at cannabizva.org/news.

02/15/2023

From WRIC: "A bill to again allow police to search vehicles without a warrant in some cases if they smell ma*****na, set a THC limit for drivers and make way for the use of roadside saliva tests in Virginia died in a state Senate committee."

http://cannabizva.org/news

02/13/2023

The Cannabis Business Association of Virginia (CannaBizVA) had a fantastic morning of lobbying! Our dedicated team of advocates met with legislators and worked hard to represent the voices of our members and promote responsible legislation in the state. Then, this afternoon, CannaBizVA was welcomed warmly at the Capitol. We're proud to be making progress toward creating a thriving and equitable cannabis industry in Virginia, and we're looking forward to continuing the conversation over drinks tonight at the CannaBizVA Legislative Reception.

757 Smokes

01/26/2023

"Gov. Glenn Youngkin dodged a question on whether he would sign legislation that would pave the way for retail ma*****na sales in Virginia, saying he’s instead focused on setting regulations on h**p and delta-8 products.

People 21 and over can have small amounts of cannabis for recreational use in Virginia, but there’s no way for them to buy it legally. Virginia legalized possession of up to an ounce, but efforts to create a regulatory framework for recreational sales stalled in the General Assembly. Democrats and Republicans have proposed bills for the 2023 legislative session to create a retail cannabis market in Virginia."

Get a link to the full story: cannabizva.org/blog

12/14/2022

This afternoon at 4 p.m. ET!

Get the latest updates from the CannaBizVa team about cannabis legislation in Virginia and find out how we're responding.

Monthly All Member Meeting
Wed., Dec 14, 2022, 4 p.m. ET

All Cannabis Business Association of Virginia members should have received a Zoom link via email. Didn't? Email [email protected].

Not a member yet? There's no time like the present! Join businesses around Virginia as we work together to establish best practices in the cannabis industry, share expert knowledge, and ensure all Virginia cannabis businesses have access to the resources they need to succeed and thrive.

Learn more >> cannabizva.org

12/06/2022

If you missed our special guest, Jeremy Preiss, for "Let's Talk about Cannabis," or, if you'd like to watch it again, we've made it available on the CannaBizVA website for you: https://cannabizva.org/educational-resources

Jeremy is the Acting Head and Chief Officer - Regulatory, Policy, and External Affairs, for the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA). Learn about the CCA, its role, and this year’s legislative outlook along with a brief overview of who we are and what we do at CannaBizVA from our lobbyist, Dylan D. Bishop.
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P.S. CannaBizVA will have our Monthly All Members Meeting on Zoom at 4 p.m. on 12/14. Not a member yet? Stay up to date on the latest cannabis legislation in Virginia. Learn more at cannabizva.org, and become a member.

11/22/2022

There's still time to join us at 3 p.m. today!

RSVP to [email protected], and we'll send you the link.

Let's Talk about Cannabis
Tuesday, November 22, 3-4 p.m.
Special Guest, Jeremy Preiss
Free, Online, Open to the Public
RSVP at [email protected]
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Speakers:

We're honored to welcome our featured speaker, Jeremy Preiss. Jeremy is the Acting Head and Chief Officer - Regulatory, Policy, and External Affairs, for the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA).

We'll also hear from Lex Ellis, President, CannaBizVA, and CannaBizVA Lobbyist & Counsel, Dylan D. Bishop.

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Here's what you'll learn:

Find out how CannaBizVA represents cannabis business interests and affects positive legislative change

Learn about the Cannabis Control Authority (CCA), its role, and this year’s legislative outlook (as bleak as it may be)

Get a brief overview of who we are at CannaBizVA

Learn about CannaBizVA's mission and accomplishments

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Stay up to date on the latest cannabis legislation in Virginia. Learn more at cannabizva.org, and become a member.