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 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0
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:
