Recreational cannabis use legal July 1st, instead of 2024 Ian Price March 31, 2021 1 min read MGN Governor Northam has announced amendments that will make recreational use of marijuana legal in Virginia as of July 1st this year, as opposed to July 1st, 2024. WFIR’s Ian Price has the story behind that change: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Man found dead in apartment; death considered “suspicious”Next: Latest COVID hospital numbers Related Stories 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025