Virginia Hemp Businesses Face Legal Deadline | Richmond News

Virginia hemp businesses face a legal cliffhanger as a federal judge prepares to decide by Saturday whether their products will be deemed illegal under new state rules that slash THC limits to under two milligrams per package—effectively wiping out 90% of their inventory. With the state pushing for a legal marijuana market by 2027 and claiming businesses had ample warning, hemp shop owners argue they’re locked into this season’s crops and can’t pivot overnight without risking criminal liability. The stakes are high: a ruling before Saturday could save or sink dozens of small businesses caught in the crossfire of shifting cannabis laws. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4affd42d1c2cd014