Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Virginia law
Cannabis laws in Ashburn follow Virginia’s state law. Cannabis enforcement and penalties are governed by jurisdiction law, not city-specific rules in most cases.
Personal possession of small amounts and limited home cultivation are legal for adults 21 and older. Medical cannabis is available for qualifying patients. No retail sales are currently authorized, and cannabis remains illegal under U.S. federal law.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Legal (possession)
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Legal up to 1 oz
- Buying/Selling: No retail sales
- Tourists: Same possession rules apply
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
In Ashburn, much depended on the officer. One might let you go and the next might give you a hard time.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Most people stuck with someone they already knew or met through a local bar. Some used to cross the river to D.C., but concerns about violent crime put them off.
Marijuana Prices
- Midgrade: US$110–150 for an ounce, US$375–500 for a quarter pound and US$1,200–1,500 for a pound
- Kind bud: US$50 for an eighth, US$100 for a quarter ounce, US$250–325 for an ounce and US$3,300 for a pound
- Headies: US$60 for an eighth, US$120 for a quarter ounce, US$300–400 for an ounce and US$3,800–5,000 for a pound
Types of Marijuana
Midgrade and beasters were around, along with Haze, Blueberry, Trainwreck, White Rhino, AK-47 and Northern Lights.