Virginia NORML in the News

State panel handing out Virginia’s first medical marijuana licenses will conduct work in secret
Richmond Times Dispatch

Reform Group: Transparency Needed in Medical Marijuana Licensing Process
Public News Service

O’Connor Brewing supports pot legalization with 5-day festival starting Monday
The Virginian-Pilot

Next week O’Connor Brewing Co. in Norfolk is becoming O’Cannabis Brewing Co.

Virginia NORML is teaming up with OBC to present the very first Legalize Virginia Festival.

Virginia’s Medical Cannabis Registry is Open!

The registration process for Virginia physicians, patients and caregivers is now open. Patients and caregivers with affirmative defense certificates signed in the past 12 months may now register. The previously issued certificate is no longer available and is not sufficient for asserting an affirmative defense without registration. Patients who have not yet received a recommendation must now do so from a registered physician.

Share the Emerging Clinical Applications book with your physician and ask them to register today.

July 26, 2018

Media Advisory
For Press Inquires:
Jenn Michelle Pedini
804-464-7050
[email protected]

Congressman Scott Taylor to Speak on the Topic of Marijuana Reform in Virginia Beach’s ViBe District

Cocktails & Conversation: An Evening of Cannabis Policy with special guest Congressman Scott Taylor, cosponsor of the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2017

Virginia Beach, VA: Representative Scott Taylor (R-VA) will address the topic of marijuana reform at Cocktails & Conversation: An Evening of Cannabis Policy at Esoteric on Friday, July 27th, at 6:30pm.

The event will include an overview of federal marijuana policy reform progress by Congressman Taylor, questions from the audience, and an update on reform in Virginia from Jenn Michelle Pedini, executive director of Virginia NORML.

Friday, March 9, Governor Ralph Northam signed HB1251, expanding the affirmative defense for possession of medical cannabis oils to any diagnosed condition. Here's what this means and how it works.

February 21, 2018 

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Contact: Jenn Michelle Pedini
Executive Director
Virginia NORML
804-464-7050
[email protected]

Delegate Cline’s HB 1251 “Let Doctors Decide” Medical Cannabis Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk

Richmond, Virginia: Delegate Ben Cline’s (R-24) Joint Commission on Healthcare bill, HB 1251, to expand Virginia’s medical cannabis laws, made its final passage in the House of Delegates today and will now head to Governor Ralph Northam’s (D) desk for signature.

February 16, 2018 

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Virginia's “Let Doctors Decide” Medical Cannabis Bill Expanded By Governor Northam

Richmond, Virginia: Yesterday, the Virginia Senate Education and Health Committee voted unanimously to pass HB 1251 amended to include a new emergency enactment clause requested by Governor Ralph Northam. The Joint Commission on Healthcare bill, patroned by Delegate Ben Cline R-24, to allow Virginia doctors to recommend the use of medical cannabis oils for the treatment of any diagnosed condition or disease, will go into effect upon his signature.

The 2018 Virginia General Assembly has already seen some significant wins and losses for marijuana-related legislation. Senator Siobhan Dunnavant’s SB726 and Delegate Ben Cline’s HB1251, the Joint Commission on Healthcare bills to expand Virginia’s medical cannabis program, have been well received and are garnering strong bipartisan support. Delegate Cline’s bill has passed the House unanimously, and Senator Dunnavant’s will have its final vote in the Senate next week. If you haven’t already, take action now. Use this link to quickly email your senator and ask them to vote YES!

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February 2, 2018

“Let Doctors Decide” Medical Cannabis Bill Passes Virginia House in Historic Vote 

2017 is drawing to an end, and with the new year comes a new legislature. We have an exciting session ahead of us, and your support is more important than ever. An anonymous donor is matching up to $10,000, making your year-end gift twice as powerful!