Legislation could add class 1 and 2 marijuana misdemeanors Ian Price April 19, 2022 1 minute read New misdemeanor penalties for simple adult marijuana possession are currently set to go into law after amendments from Governor Youngkin, but cannabis legalization advocates tell WFIR’s Ian Price those measures will kill the legislation. Share: Post navigation Previous: UVA defensive coordinator gearing up for Saturday’s spring gameNext: Virginia Supreme Court hears Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center dispute Related Stories Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026 Roanoke Regional Partnership releases 2025 statistics Web Staff April 10, 2026
New misdemeanor penalties for simple adult marijuana possession are currently set to go into law after amendments from Governor Youngkin, but cannabis legalization advocates tell WFIR’s Ian Price those measures will kill the legislation.
