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 Blacksburg distillery owner throws support behind a bill making its way through the General Assembly Clark Palmer February 4, 2026 0 Natural Shocks at MMT, staged readings this weekend at the Bear Theatre, new art at the Taubman and Eleanor D. Wilson museums Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0 VBR says first-time holiday marketing campaign was a winner Gene Marrano February 4, 2026 0