Most marijuana possession in Virginia is now a simple fine Ian Price July 1, 2020 1 minute read As of today, possession of an ounce or less of Marijuana is a civil offense punishable in Virginia by only a $25 fine — no more arrests or criminal record. But the head of Virginia NORML says that does NOT go far enough as WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Mack Trucks plan to open Roanoke County plant in early SeptemberNext: Faith Christian School plans full in-person instruction for fall Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026
As of today, possession of an ounce or less of Marijuana is a civil offense punishable in Virginia by only a $25 fine — no more arrests or criminal record. But the head of Virginia NORML says that does NOT go far enough as WFIR’s Ian Price reports:
