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2024 SESSION
HJ 63 Cannabis; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study creation of a retail market.
Introduced by: Terry G. Kilgore | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority; creation of a retail cannabis market; report. Requests the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study the creation of a retail cannabis market in the Commonwealth and draft regulations governing the indoor cultivation, processing, manufacturing, testing, packaging, labeling, distribution, sale, and delivery of cannabis. The resolution requires that such regulations include (i) appropriate application and license fees; (ii) reasonable restrictions on cannabis advertising; (iii) restrictions on product size and potency; (iv) transaction limits; (v) comprehensive enforcement mechanisms; (vi) provisions regarding tax collection and revenue allocation; (vii) provisions regarding participation in the retail marijuana market by persons in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities; and (viii) any other restrictions or requirements necessary to protect public health and safety, prevent diversion, and enforce regulated sales. The resolution requires the Authority to include certain persons in its study and to submit its executive summaries and reports to the General Assembly by the first day of the 2026 Session of the General Assembly.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/24 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101404D
- 01/10/24 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/25/24 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies Subcommittee
- 01/29/24 House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 by voice vote
- 02/01/24 House: Continued to 2025 in Rules by voice vote