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The Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA) marked a resounding success at its annual Lobby Day on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Virginia General Assembly. Bringing together dedicated members, legislative staff, and policymakers, the event showcased the power of collective advocacy in shaping equitable policies for Virginia's burgeoning cannabis industry. With a packed schedule of networking, strategic meetings, and high-profile recognitions, participants left energized

The hemp industry in Virginia is facing a serious threat, not because of failures at the state level, but because of recent federal actions that risk dismantling a market that has operated responsibly for years. As Congress moves toward tighter restrictions on hemp products nationwide, Virginia lawmakers now have an important choice. They can allow federal overreach to dictate the fate of local businesses, or they can preserve a state regulatory framework that has already dem

House Bill 642 (HB642), introduced on January 13, 2026, by Delegate Paul Krizek (D), establishes a framework for a regulated retail marijuana market in Virginia. Administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA), the bill prohibits retail sales before November 1, 2026, while advancing licensing processes beforehand. It prioritizes a competitive, decentralized market structure designed for long-term viability, with safeguards against undue concentration by large mu

In communities across Virginia—from the scenic Appalachian regions of Southwest Virginia to suburban and urban areas farther north—the Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA) 2026 Cannabis Consumer Survey has compiled extensive and detailed feedback from a wide-ranging group of residents who incorporate hemp-derived and low-THC cannabis products into their wellness routines. This robust survey illuminates the significant therapeutic contributions these products make to eve

When Washington politics threatened to erase hemp-derived THC markets across the country, one state’s quiet competence stood out: Virginia.

The future of hemp and thousands of small businesses is on the line TODAY. Late last night (Sun., Nov. 9), Congress advanced a budget bill that secretly includes new hemp prohibition language , banning most hemp-derived products and redefining hemp itself — effectively recriminalizing a $28 billion legal industry ( Whitney Economics ) . This amendment, pushed by retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, would destroy thousands of small businesses, farmers, and jobs across the country

The Cannabis Small Business Association is deeply grateful to have had a representative from VDACS who was so open and forthcoming about the immediate roll-out of hemp inhalable enforcement.

Hemp on the Hill: A Fight for Farmers, Small Businesses, and Consumers On September 3rd, the U.S. Hemp Roundtable brought together...

Richmond, VA – August 20, 2025 – The Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA), representing Virginia hemp and cannabis entrepreneurs, delivered powerful testimony before the Joint Commission on the Cannabis Retail Market at the Virginia General Assembly. Their message was clear: Virginia’s cannabis market must be built with small businesses and farmers at its core—or risk failure.

The federal legalization of hemp through the 2018 Farm Bill, spearheaded by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), was initially seen as good...

In the heart of Virginia Beach, Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler  is challenging the status quo of cannabis regulation with a refreshingly...

Virginia's medical cannabis program has been steadily evolving since its inception. Learn more about the cons and pros of Virginia's cannabis marketplace.

Virginia's Hemp Enforcement Program, in its efforts to establish a clear regulatory landscape for the burgeoning edible hemp market, introduced a "Voluntary Registration of Compliant Edible Hemp Products." This list, maintained by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), aims to provide a degree of certainty for both manufacturers and retailers navigating the state's hemp regulations, which came into effect in July 2023.

Speaker Don Scott delivered a powerful and deeply personal speech at a fundraiser for Delegate Kelly Convirs-Fowler, outlining a vision that could significantly benefit Virginia's small businesses, especially those navigating the complex and often restrictive regulations within the cannabis and hemp industries.

Richmond City Planning Commission | March 28, 2025 The City of Richmond Planning Commission discussed amending zoning regulations to...

Virginia lawmakers are showing increasing openness to meaningful conversations about the future of cannabis.

Call, Email or Meet A Delegate on the House Ag Subcommittee! We're excited to inform hemp retailers and manufacturers that our bill, '...

Timeline of Main Events: Obama signs the 2014 Farm Bill Which Allows Universities to Grow Hemp for Research The 2014 Farm Bill was a...

This Bill, sponsored by Senator Jennifer B. Boysko of VA's 38th District , would allow retailers to receive a retailer permit to sell...

The Revitalize Hemp Act, sponsored by Delegate Fowler, will clarify the definition of hemp products in Virginia law which will maximize grow