Virginia House GOP Blocks Recreational Sale of Marijuana
After bill passes senate moving up the timeline for recreational sale of marijuana the Virginia House GOP blocks the bill.
After SB 391 passed the senate, it found itself voted down by a house of delegates subcommittee led by GOP lawmakers. This bill would have sped up the timeframe for recreational sales of marijuana in Virginia. One of the main reasons for the bill dying was because GOP lawmakers felt there were too many issues that could be resolved in two weeks’ time.
Why is Marijuana Legislation Still Being Debated?
One of the main reasons marijuana legislation is still a hot topic in Virginia is because the current law that passed in 2021 that legalized adult possession of marijuana up to specified limits laid a framework to establish retail sales of marijuana beginning in 2024. Many lawmakers feel this timeframe is too long and would like to see it sped up. Some cite that by not having recreational sales, they are allowing an unregulated black market to exist.
Proposed Marijuana Laws in Virginia
An issue that many marijuana advocates had with the proposed legislation that would have allowed for the recreational sale of marijuana in 2022 is that it only would have allowed existing medical marijuana providers to begin selling recreational marijuana in September of 2022. Many feel that this would hurt many small businesses who applied for their cannabis license to begin selling in 2024 under the current law.
Others feel that allowing the medical marijuana dispensaries to begin selling before everyone else would give them an unfair advantage and make smaller individuals who applied for licenses struggle to compete.
How Can I Buy Marijuana in Virginia Legally in 2022?
Currently, the only legal way to purchase marijuana in Virginia in 2022 is by having a medical marijuana card. Once a patient is evaluated by our marijuana doctor and approved for the use of marijuana, then they are able to apply for a Virginia marijuana card from the state. Once patients receive this electronic marijuana card from the state, they can visit any state-licensed medical marijuana dispensary and begin to purchase marijuana products. There is no specific list of qualifying conditions in Virginia, so any medical condition could potentially qualify patients for medical marijuana treatment.
How Can I Get My Virginia Marijuana Card?
For Virginia residents looking to explore the natural benefits of medical marijuana in 2022, the process is very simple and straightforward here at CannabisMD TeleMed. To start the process, all you need to do is schedule and pay for your appointment. Once a patient books their medical marijuana evaluation appointment, they will receive intake forms that can be completed from their phone, tablet, or computer. These forms are filled out and submitted through our HIPAA-compliant online patient portal.
Once the forms have been submitted, all that is left to do is wait for your appointment time. About 30 minutes prior to your appointment, you will receive a telehealth appointment link sent by text and email. We recommend clicking on the link ten minutes prior to your appointment so you can be ready for your virtual appointment with our marijuana doctor.
Once approved, patients will receive their medical marijuana certification immediately by email along with after appointment instructions that have a guided video walkthrough of how to complete the state application to receive your Virginia marijuana card. We have 5-star reviews across all of our locations because we offer the most comprehensive marijuana healthcare at the most affordable prices. Check out our reviews to see what our patients are saying about our marijuana doctor.
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