VA HJR63 | 2024 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HJR63

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-01 - Continued to 2025 in Rules by voice vote
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Study; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority; creation of a retail cannabis market; report. Requests the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study the creation of a retail cannabis market in the Commonwealth and draft regulations governing the indoor cultivation, processing, manufacturing, testing, packaging, labeling, distribution, sale, and delivery of cannabis. The resolution requires that such regulations include (i) appropriate application and license fees; (ii) reasonable restrictions on cannabis advertising; (iii) restrictions on product size and potency; (iv) transaction limits; (v) comprehensive enforcement mechanisms; (vi) provisions regarding tax collection and revenue allocation; (vii) provisions regarding participation in the retail marijuana market by persons in socioeconomically disadvantaged communities; and (viii) any other restrictions or requirements necessary to protect public health and safety, prevent diversion, and enforce regulated sales. The resolution requires the Authority to include certain persons in its study and to submit its executive summaries and reports to the General Assembly by the first day of the 2026 Session of the General Assembly.

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Title

Cannabis; Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to study creation of a retail market.

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History

DateChamberAction
2024-02-01HouseContinued to 2025 in Rules by voice vote
2024-01-29HouseSubcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 by voice vote
2024-01-25HouseAssigned Rules sub: Studies Subcommittee
2024-01-10HouseReferred to Committee on Rules
2024-01-10HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101404D

Same As/Similar To

HJR63 (Carry Over) 2024-02-01 - Continued to 2025 in Rules by voice vote

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