Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Virginia law
Cannabis laws in Norfolk 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
Norfolk officers were described as fairly easygoing in ordinary encounters. The local line was that a little respect went both ways.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Neighbourhood bars were the way to meet people. Plenty of Norfolk locals smoked, and a conversation often led to an introduction.
Marijuana Prices
- Mids: US$25 for an eighth, US$50 for a quarter or US$100–150 for an ounce
- Dank: US$15–20 per gram, US$45–50 for an eighth, US$90–100 for a quarter or US$275–300 for an ounce
Types of Marijuana
The better bags were mostly BC bud or beasters. Blueberry came through occasionally, and Afghani, or Ghani, was around through the right contacts.
More Information
Norfolk had a couple of head shops and a big reggae scene. Downtown’s Town Point Park hosted summer festivals, and big artists came through all the time in the account. For music, Norfolk was the place.