Virginia Hemp & Hemp‑Derived Cannabinoid Laws (2026)

This guide provides educational information on Virginia’s hemp and hemp‑derived cannabinoid laws as of June 1, 2026. It is for educational purposes only and not legal advice.

Virginia, USA hemp laws: quick overview

Virginia law aligns with the federal baseline of Δ9‑THC ≤ 0.3 % dry‑weight but adds state‑specific limits and registration requirements. Under Code § 3.2‑4112 (2023 amendments, effective 2023) “hemp product” must contain ≤ 0.3 % total THC and either ≤ 2 mg total THC per package or a CBD:THC ratio ≥ 25:1 ([law.lis.virginia.gov](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title3.2/chapter41.1/?utm_source=openai)). Article 4, § 3.2‑4122 (2026 code, effective 2023) requires a regulated hemp product retail facility registration for selling consumable or smokable hemp products, with a $1,000 annual fee ([law.lis.virginia.gov](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title3.2/chapter41.1/article4/?utm_source=openai)). SB 903 / HB 1769 (2023, effective July 1, 2023) added § 3.2‑5145.7, banning sale of consumable hemp products containing delta‑8, delta‑10, or any THC other than delta‑9; also caps Δ9‑THC at 0.3 % by weight and 2 mg per package, with civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation ([hempdata.io](https://hempdata.io/states/virginia?utm_source=openai)). Smokable hemp flower remains legal under industrial hemp framework, treated as hemp if ≤ 0.3 % Δ9‑THC ([hempdata.io](https://hempdata.io/states/virginia?utm_source=openai)).

Shipping guidance

Virginia allows inbound shipments of hemp products that comply with state thresholds. Retailers must hold a VDACS regulated hemp product retail facility registration to sell consumable or smokable hemp products. Age verification is not specified in statute, but enforcement targets consumables containing banned cannabinoids.

Testing & COA guidance

VDACS requires growers to sample each hemp lot no more than 30 days before harvest using a trained sampling agent and VDACS‑approved testing laboratory using gas or liquid chromatography per 7 C.F.R. § 990.3(a)(3)(iii) ([vdacs.virginia.gov](https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/plant-industry-services-hemp.shtml?utm_source=openai)). Administrative Code 2VAC5‑595‑50 (effective May 28, 2026) mandates testing of industrial hemp extracts for contaminants and phytochemicals; approved-source exemptions apply ([law.lis.virginia.gov](https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title02/agency5/chapter595/section50/?utm_source=openai)).

What to buy

Legal products include hemp-derived CBD topicals, isolates, broad‑spectrum extracts, smokable hemp flower (≤ 0.3 % Δ9‑THC), tinctures, oils, vapes that comply with Δ9 and total THC limits and CBD:THC ratio, provided sold by registered retailers.

What to avoid

Avoid consumable hemp products containing delta‑8, delta‑10, THCa, HHC, or any THC isomer other than delta‑9. Avoid products exceeding 0.3 % Δ9‑THC or 2 mg total THC per package unless CBD:THC ≥ 25:1. Synthetic THC derivatives intended for ingestion or inhalation are prohibited.

How to shop compliant, tested hemp

• Delta‑9 THC ≤ 0.3 % dry‑weight; Total THC ≤ 0.3 % and ≤ 2 mg per package unless CBD:THC ≥ 25:1
• Sale of consumable hemp products (edibles, smokables) requires VDACS retail registration ($1,000/year)
• Delta‑8, delta‑10, and other non‑delta‑9 THC in consumables are banned (effective July 1, 2023)
• Smokable hemp flower (≤ 0.3 % Δ9‑THC) remains legal under industrial hemp rules
• Lab testing required by VDACS; growers must sample ≤ 30 days pre‑harvest; approved labs only

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