Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Virginia law
Cannabis laws in Virginia Beach 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
Officers were scattered throughout the city, and narcotics officers could look like anybody else. People thought routine patrols often missed what was going on, though a parked car full of smoke could stand out. Virginia has since legalized limited adult possession and home cultivation, as covered in Marijuana Laws.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Pembroke Mall at night had a visible group of smokers. The boardwalk drew teens in cars, including students skipping school in the middle of a weekday, but was also heavily patrolled, particularly in summer. An introduction through somebody in town felt more dependable than asking a stranger.
Marijuana Prices
- Mids: US$10 for 1.5 g, US$20 for 3 g, US$25 per ⅛ oz, US$40–50 per ¼ oz, US$80–100 per ½ oz or US$150–200 per oz
- Headies, named or unnamed: US$20 per gram for purchases of 1–3 g, US$50–70 per ⅛ oz, US$100–140 per ¼ oz, US$200–280 per ½ oz or US$450–560 per oz
- Sellers varied widely, and short bags were a concern.
Types of Marijuana
Mids predominated. Kush, White Widow, Blueberry, Orange Kush and unnamed, crystal-heavy flower were around through friends. Real Purps were scarce despite how often people claimed to have them.
More Information
The beach itself was full of families and people likely to call police. Above about 35th Street, condos and apartment courts on the beach side of the parallel road were associated with people smoking in parked cars after dark. Kids had their own hangouts by schools, some already well known to police. The newer suburbs felt quieter. In a city of families and tourists, the scene described here skewed young, with a rough local estimate of eight in ten high school students smoking.