Code of Virginia
Title 4.1. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control
Title 4.1. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control
8/11/2026
Title 4.1. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control (2026 Updates)
- Subtitle I. Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
- Chapter 1. Definitions and General Provisions
- § 4.1-100
- (Effective until October 1, 2026) Definitions
- § 4.1-100
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Definitions
- § 4.1-103
- General powers of Board
- § 4.1-103.01
- (Effective until October 1, 2026) Additional powers; access to certain tobacco sales records; inspections; penalty
- § 4.1-103.01
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Additional powers; access to certain tobacco sales records; inspections; penalty
- § 4.1-111
- Regulations of Board
- § 4.1-119
- (Effective until July 1, 2028) Operation of government stores
- § 4.1-119
- (Effective July 1, 2028) Operation of government stores
- Chapter 2. Administration of Licenses
- Article 1. General Provisions
- § 4.1-204
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Records of licensees and retail tobacco permittees; inspection of records and places of business
- § 4.1-204
- (Effective until October 1, 2026) Records of licensees; inspection of records and places of business
- Article 2. Licenses Granted by Board; Limitations; Revocation and Suspension
- § 4.1-206.1
- (Effective until July 1, 2028) Manufacturer licenses
- § 4.1-206.1
- (Effective July 1, 2028) Manufacturer licenses
- § 4.1-206.3
- Retail licenses
- § 4.1-215
- Limitation on manufacturers, bottlers, and wholesalers; exemptions
- § 4.1-226
- Grounds for which Board shall suspend or revoke licenses
- § 4.1-227
- Suspension or revocation of licenses; notice and hearings; imposition of penalties
- § 4.1-229
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Suspension or revocation of permits; grounds; notice and hearing; exception
- § 4.1-229
- (Effective until October 1, 2026) Suspension or revocation of permits; grounds; notice and hearing; exception
- Article 3. Applications for Licenses and Permits; Fees; Taxes
- § 4.1-235
- Collection; computation, distribution of tax on wine and other alcoholic beverages; refunds and adjustments
- Article 4. Permitting and Restrictions for Tobacco Retailers
- § 4.1-241
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Retail tobacco permits; privileges; liabilities
- § 4.1-242
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Separate retail tobacco permit for each place of business; transfer or amendment; posting; expiration; carriers; civil penalties
- § 4.1-243
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Applications for retail tobacco permits; fees
- § 4.1-244
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Fees on retail tobacco products and permits
- § 4.1-245
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Conditions under which Board may refuse to grant retail tobacco permits
- § 4.1-246
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Conditions under which Board shall refuse to grant retail tobacco permits
- § 4.1-247
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Notice and hearings for refusal to grant retail tobacco permits; Administrative Process Act; exceptions
- § 4.1-248
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Grounds for which Board may suspend or revoke retail tobacco permits
- § 4.1-249
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Grounds for which Board shall suspend or revoke retail tobacco permits
- § 4.1-250
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Suspension or revocation of retail tobacco permits; notice and hearings; imposition of penalties
- § 4.1-251
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Suspension or revocation; disposition of retail tobacco products on hand; termination
- § 4.1-252
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Continuation of retail tobacco permittee operations in certain instances; temporary retail tobacco permits
- § 4.1-253
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Records of certain retail tobacco permittees; audits, inspections, and investigations; penalties
- § 4.1-254
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Retail Tobacco Enforcement Fund
- Chapter 3. Prohibited Practices; Penalties; Procedural Matters
- Article 2. Prohibited Practices by Licensees
- § 4.1-332
- Nonpayment of excise tax on beer, wine coolers, and wine; additional penalties
- Article 4. Retail Tobacco Products
- § 4.1-355
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Illegal sale of retail tobacco products in general; penalty
- § 4.1-356
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Packaging of certain retail tobacco products; civil penalty
- § 4.1-357
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Sale or distribution of liquid nicotine container; prohibition; penalty
- § 4.1-358
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Purchase of retail tobacco products from person not authorized to sell; penalty
- § 4.1-359
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Persons to whom retail tobacco products may not be sold; proof of legal age; civil penalty
- § 4.1-360
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Prohibiting possession of retail tobacco products by a person younger than 21 years of age; seizure
- § 4.1-361
- (Effective October 1, 2026) Purchasing retail tobacco products for person to whom they may not be sold; penalty; forfeiture
- Subtitle II. Cannabis Control Act
- Chapter 6. General Provisions
- § 4.1-600
- (Effective August 15, 2026) Definitions.
- § 4.1-600
- (Effective until August 15, 2026) Definitions.
- § 4.1-601
- Virginia Cannabis Control Authority created.
- § 4.1-604
- Powers and duties of the Board
- § 4.1-624.1
- Enforcement of laws by Chief Executive Officer or investigators; authority of investigators appointed by Chief Executive Officer
- § 4.1-629
- Local ordinances or resolutions regulating marijuana or marijuana products.
- § 4.1-630
- Local ordinances regulating time of sale of marijuana or marijuana products.
- Chapter 7. Administration of Licenses; General Provisions
- § 4.1-700
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Exemptions from licensure.
- § 4.1-700
- (Effective until July 1, 2027) Exemptions from licensure.
- § 4.1-701
- To whom privileges conferred by licenses extend; liability for violations of law.
- § 4.1-702
- Separate license for each place of business; transfer or amendment or license; mandatory holding period for impact licenses; posting; expiration; civil penalties.
- § 4.1-703
- Records of licensees; inspection of records and places of business.
- Chapter 8. Administration of Licenses; Licenses Granted by Board
- § 4.1-800
- Marijuana cultivation facility license.
- § 4.1-801
- Marijuana processing facility license.
- § 4.1-802
- Retail marijuana store license.
- § 4.1-803
- Microbusiness license.
- § 4.1-804
- Marijuana transporter license.
- § 4.1-805
- Marijuana delivery operator license.
- § 4.1-806
- Marijuana testing facility license.
- § 4.1-807
- Multiple licenses awarded to one person; limitations.
- § 4.1-808
- Temporary permits required in certain instances.
- § 4.1-809
- Licensee shall maintain possession of premises.
- § 4.1-810
- Conditions under which the Board shall or may refuse to grant licenses.
- § 4.1-811
- Denial of license or permit final.
- Chapter 9. Administration of Licenses; Denial, Suspension, and Revocation
- § 4.1-900
- Grounds for which Board may suspend or revoke licenses.
- § 4.1-901
- Summary suspension in emergency circumstances; grounds; notice and hearing.
- § 4.1-902
- Grounds for which Board shall suspend or revoke licenses.
- § 4.1-903
- Suspension or revocation of licenses; notice and hearings; imposition of civil penalties.
- § 4.1-904
- Suspension or revocation; disposition of marijuana or marijuana products on hand; termination.
- Chapter 10. Administration of Licenses; Applications for Licenses; Fees; Taxes
- § 4.1-1000
- Applications for licenses; procedures; notice to localities; fees; permits.
- § 4.1-1001
- Labor peace agreements.
- § 4.1-1002
- Fees for state licenses.
- § 4.1-1003
- Refund of state license fee.
- § 4.1-1004
- Marijuana taxes; exceptions.
- § 4.1-1005
- Tax returns and payments; commissions; interest.
- § 4.1-1006
- Bonds.
- § 4.1-1007
- Refunds.
- § 4.1-1008
- Statute of limitations; civil remedies for collecting past-due taxes, interest, and penalties.
- § 4.1-1009
- Appeals.
- § 4.1-1010
- Injunction.
- Chapter 11. Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally
- § 4.1-1101.1
- (Repeal effective July 1, 2027) Adult sharing of marijuana.
- § 4.1-1102
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Illegal cultivation or processing of marijuana or marijuana products; conspiracy; penalties.
- § 4.1-1103
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Illegal sale of marijuana or marijuana products in general; penalties.
- § 4.1-1104
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Persons to whom marijuana or marijuana products may not be sold; proof of legal age; penalties.
- § 4.1-1105
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Purchasing of marijuana or marijuana products unlawful in certain cases; venue; exceptions; penalties; forfeiture; treatment and education programs and services.
- § 4.1-1105.1
- (Repeal effective July 1, 2027) Possession of marijuana or marijuana products unlawful in certain cases; venue; exceptions; penalties; treatment and education programs and services.
- § 4.1-1106
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Purchasing marijuana or marijuana products for one to whom they may not be sold; penalties; forfeiture.
- § 4.1-1106.1
- Selling, etc. without decal; false decal; civil penalty
- § 4.1-1108
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Consuming marijuana or marijuana products, or offering to another, in public place; penalty.
- § 4.1-1108
- (Effective until July 1, 2027) Consuming marijuana or marijuana products, or offering to another, in public place; penalty.
- § 4.1-1113
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Maintaining common nuisances; penalties.
- § 4.1-1114
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Maintaining a fortified drug house; penalty.
- § 4.1-1115
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Disobeying subpoena; hindering conduct of hearing; penalty.
- § 4.1-1117
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Delivery of marijuana or marijuana products to prisoners; penalty.
- § 4.1-1118
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Separation of plant resin by butane extraction; penalty.
- § 4.1-1119
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Attempts; aiding or abetting; penalty.
- § 4.1-1121
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Issuance of summonses for certain offenses; civil penalties.
- § 4.1-1121
- (Effective until July 1, 2027) Issuance of summonses for certain offenses; civil penalties.
- Chapter 12. Prohibited Practices by Licensees
- § 4.1-1200
- Illegal cultivation, etc., of marijuana or marijuana products by licensees; penalty.
- § 4.1-1201
- Prohibited acts by employees of licensees; civil penalty.
- § 4.1-1202
- Sale of; purchase for resale; marijuana or marijuana products from a person without a license; penalty.
- § 4.1-1203
- Prohibiting transfer of marijuana or marijuana products by certain licensees; penalty.
- § 4.1-1204
- Illegal advertising materials; civil penalty.
- § 4.1-1205
- Failure of licensee to pay tax or to deliver, keep, and preserve records and accounts or to allow examination and inspection; penalty.
- § 4.1-1206
- Nonpayment of marijuana tax; penalties.
- § 4.1-1207
- Posted decal required; civil penalty
- Chapter 13. Prohibited Practices; Procedural Matters
- § 4.1-1300
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Enjoining nuisances.
- § 4.1-1301
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Contraband marijuana or marijuana products and other articles subject to forfeiture.
- § 4.1-1303
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Confiscation proceedings; disposition of forfeited articles.
- § 4.1-1304
- Issuance of notice of violation and order to cease by Board; civil penalties
- § 4.1-1305
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Contraband marijuana or marijuana products.
- § 4.1-1306
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Punishment for violations of title or regulations; bond.
- § 4.1-1307
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Witness not excused from testifying because of self-incrimination.
- § 4.1-1308
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Previous convictions.
- § 4.1-1309
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Label on sealed container prima facie evidence of marijuana content.
- § 4.1-1310
- (Effective July 1, 2027) No recovery for marijuana or marijuana products illegally sold.
- Chapter 14. Cannabis Control; Testing; Advertising
- § 4.1-1403
- Board to establish regulations for marijuana testing.
- § 4.1-1404
- Mandatory testing; scope; recordkeeping; notification; additional testing not required; required destruction; random testing.
- § 4.1-1405
- Labeling and packaging requirements; prohibitions.
- § 4.1-1406
- Other health and safety requirements for edible marijuana products and other marijuana products deemed applicable by the Authority; health and safety regulations.
- § 4.1-1407
- Product registration requirements; approval, deviation, and modification.
- Chapter 15. Virginia Cannabis Equity Business Loan Program and Fund
- § 4.1-1502
- Program requirements; guidelines for management of the Fund; selection of CDFI.
- Chapter 16. Medical Cannabis Program
- § 4.1-1600
- Definitions
- § 4.1-1602
- Permit to operate pharmaceutical processor or cannabis dispensing facility
- § 4.1-1602.1
- Dual-use privileges.
- § 4.1-1603
- Dispensing cannabis products; report
- § 4.1-1603.1
- Packaging and labeling; corrections.
- § 4.1-1603.2
- Cannabis product registration.
- § 4.1-1604
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Criminal liability; exceptions.
- § 4.1-1604
- (Effective until July 1, 2027) Criminal liability; exceptions.
- Chapter 17. Regulated Hemp Products
- § 4.1-1700
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Regulated hemp product retail facility registration; fee.
- § 4.1-1701
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Product packaging, labeling, and testing.
- § 4.1-1702
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Topical hemp products; civil penalty.
- § 4.1-1703
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Authority to have access to retail facilities.
- § 4.1-1704
- (Effective July 1, 2027) Civil penalties.
