Lawmakers in Virginia Disagree on Cannabis Conviction Re-Sentencing

Adult-use cannabis sales could begin next year in Virginia, but lawmakers in the commonwealth remain at loggerheads over what to do about individuals currently incarcerated on pot-related charges. And on Saturday, the Republican Glenn Youngkin was sworn in as the new governor of Virginia. The recommendation from the Cannabis Oversight Commission to begin cannabis sales next year came last week ahead of the opening of the legislative session. I’m not against it, but there’s a lot of work to be done,” Youngkin told Virginia Business. Again, I don’t look to overturn the bill, but I think we need to make sure that it works.”