What SB543 Means for the Industry Virginia’s 2026 legislative session delivered a major shift for the hemp and cannabis market with the passage of SB543. The bill is focused on increasing enforcement against illegal marijuana activity while strengthening oversight of licensed businesses. It introduces tougher penalties, expands enforcement authority, and creates new compliance requirements—like mandatory retail license verification decals and stricter THC limits on consumable

Last Sunday, March 22, 2026, the Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA) and co-sponsor Toker's Guide hosted an unforgettable afternoon at Crooked Run Fermentation in Sterling, Virginia. The No. VA Cannabis Symposium brought together cannabis enthusiasts, small business owners, advocates, farmers, and industry professionals for a perfect spring mixer—complete with an expert panel, live music, vendors, and plenty of networking under sunny skies.

In the days following the close of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly session last weekend, attention has shifted to Governor Abigail Spanberger's desk, where multiple cannabis-related bills now await her decision by April 13. These measures represent significant steps toward implementing a regulated adult-use market, addressing past convictions, and navigating tensions between emerging cannabis sales and the existing hemp industry...