Recreational cannabis use legal July 1st, instead of 2024 Ian Price March 31, 2021 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man found dead in apartment; death considered “suspicious”Next: Latest COVID hospital numbers Related Stories 1 minute read Washington Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury leaving to pursue other opportunities Clark Palmer January 6, 2026 0 1 minute read Botetourt County launches annual recreation incentive fund for local projects Web Staff January 6, 2026 0 3 minutes read ACA tax credits expiration threatens thousands of Virginians healthcare access Ian Price January 5, 2026 0