Virginia Law

Agency 10. Virginia Cannabis Control Authority

Preface

VAC AGENCY NO. 10

VRGINIA CANNABIS CONTROL AUTHORITY

AGENCY SUMMARY

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority ("CCA" or "authority") is responsible for the regulation of cannabis in the Commonwealth pursuant to Chapter 6 (§ 4.1-600 et seq.) of Title 4.1 of the Code of Virginia. This mission includes regulatory oversight and control of the Commonwealth's medical cannabis program and potential regulation of any future adult-use retail market created by the General Assembly.

Pursuant to Chapter 6 (§ 4.1-600 et seq.) of Title 4.1 of the Code of Virginia, the authority is an independent political subdivision of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of state government. A five-person board of directors guides and is ultimately responsible for the governance of the authority. A chief executive officer manages the day-to-day work of the CCA. The Governor appoints and the General Assembly confirms both the board and the CEO. A career, nonpolitical staff of employees reports to the CEO and, via the CEO, to the board.

The CCA is advised by the Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council ("advisory council), a 21-member advisory group comprised of health experts. The governor and General Assembly appoint members of the advisory council and the Secretary of Health and Human Resources chairs the group. The advisory council's responsibilities include assessing and monitoring public health issues, trends, and impacts related to cannabis.

In addition to its rulemaking and regulatory enforcement roles, the CCA is responsible for creating and disseminating guidance and other resources on how to engage with cannabis legally and safely. The CCA's public health and safety responsibilities also include development and implementation of a safe driving campaign that highlights the dangers of drug-impaired driving.

Regulations are available at the CCA's internet address: https://www.cca.virginia.gov/.

Rev. 7/2024

Chapter 20

Medical Cannabis Program FeesRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Qualifying Patient, Parent, Legal Guardian, or Registered Agent Registration Fee

Section 30

Pharmaceutical Processor Permit Fee

Section 40

Cannabis Dispensing Facility Permit Fee

Section 50

Cannabis Cultivation Facility Fee

Chapter 30

Applications, Licenses, Permits, and RegistrationsRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Reserved

Section 30

Requirements for Practitioner Issuing a Certification

Section 40

Prohibited Practices for Practitioners

Section 50

Registration of a Patient, Parent, Legal Guardian, or Registered Agent

Section 60

Denial of a Patient, Parent, Legal Guardian, or Registered Agent Registration Application

Section 70

Reporting Requirements for Practitioners, Patients, Parents, Legal Guardians, or Registered Agents

Section 80

Invalidation of the Voluntary Registration of a Patient, Parent, Legal Guardian, or Registered Agent

Section 90

Medical Cannabis Facility Employee Licenses and Registrations

Section 100

Publication of Notice for Submission of Applications

Section 110

Application Process for Pharmaceutical Processor Permits

Section 120

Conditional Approval

Section 130

Granting of a Pharmaceutical Processor Permit

Section 140

Application for and Granting of a Permit for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility

Section 150

Denial of a Cannabis Dispensing Facility Permit Application

Section 160

Application for and Granting of Authorization for a Cannabis Cultivation Facility

Section 170

Denial of a Cannabis Cultivation Facility Application

Section 180

Notification of Changes by Medical Cannabis Facility

Chapter 40

Regulated OperationsRead all

Part I

General Provisions

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

General Provisions

Section 30

Facility Prohibitions

Section 40

Reserved

Part II

Cannabis Production, Distribution, and Inventory

Section 50

Wholesale Distribution of Cannabis Products, Bulk Cannabis Oil, Botanical Cannabis, and Usable Cannabis

Section 60

Inventory Requirements

Section 70

Reserved

Section 80

Reserved

Section 90

Reserved

Part III

Personnel and Security

Section 100

Employee Training

Section 110

Pharmacy Technicians; Ratio; Supervision and Responsibility

Section 120

Responsibilities of the Responsible Party

Section 130

Responsibilities of the Pic

Section 140

Security Requirements

Section 150

Reportable Events

Part IV

Advertising

Section 160

General Provisions

Section 170

Prohibited Practices

Section 180

Permitted Practices

Section 190

Advertising Requirements

Part V

Records, Storage, and Administration

Section 200

Recordkeeping Requirements

Section 210

Storage and Handling Requirements

Section 220

Medical Cannabis Facility Closings; Going Out of Business; Change of Ownership

Chapter 50

Cannabis ProductsRead all

Part I

General Provisions

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Reserved

Section 30

Reserved

Section 40

Reserved

Part II

Cultivation, Production, and Dispensing of Cannabis Products

Section 50

Cultivation and Production of Cannabis Products

Section 60

Use of Hydrocarbon-Based Solvents or Other Flammable Solvents

Section 70

Registration of Products

Section 80

Dispensing of Cannabis Products

Section 90

Dispensing Error Review and Reporting; Quality Assurance Program

Section 100

Product Samples

Section 110

Disposal of Cannabis Products

Section 120

Disposal of Chemical, Dangerous, and Hazardous Waste

Chapter 60

Testing of Cannabis ProductsRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Laboratory Requirements

Section 30

Remediation

DIBR

Documents Incorporated by Reference (3VAC10-60)

Chapter 70

Labeling and PackagingRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Labeling of Batch of Cannabis Products

Section 30

Labeling of Bulk Cannabis Oil, Botanical Cannabis, and Usable Cannabis

Chapter 80

EnforcementRead all

Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Grounds for Action Against a Medical Cannabis Facility