Why 5/5: Imposes significant daily penalties and new product restrictions directly impacting operations and compliance for cannabis and hemp businesses.
Virginia small businesses selling marijuana or hemp products will face new operational requirements, including displaying a verification decal with a $10,000 daily penalty for non-compliance. The bill also imposes stricter THC content limits on hemp products for human consumption and increases penalties for various violations, potentially leading to product seizure and significant fines.
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Senate Conferees: Aird, VanValkenburg, Stanley
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Conferees appointed by House
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House Conferees: Krizek, Torian, Wiley
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (65-Y 30-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB543)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB543ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB543)
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by Senate