Lawmakers in Virginia recently decided that cannabis sales in the state can start in three years.

This has put a fire under some Virginia companies to get prepared in order to sell recreational marijuana in the year 2024.

Marijuana manufacturers in Virginia are now preparing to increase production following legalization approval.

“Everything we do in Virginia, takes place in Virginia,” said Adam Goers of medical marijuana manufacturer Columbia Care.

“It’s tested and it’s trusted. We go through a pharmaceutical quality process to cultivate the cannabis [and] grow it,” he explained.

The company makes products for people in Virginia who have a valid prescription. In three years however the company will be able to sell its products to anyone 21 and over, with or without a prescription.

“I’m hopeful and I’m pleased Virginia has now chosen to be the 16th state in which to legalize marijuana,” Gov. Ralph Northam said recently.

Northam is in favor of the idea that lawmakers just passed.

“We’ve done two very thorough studies in Virginia looking at legalizing marijuana. We’ve done the work and I think we can do this the right way,” said the Governor.

“We’re in the process of building out dispensaries throughout the Commonwealth,” Goers has also said.

Columbia Care is teaming up with Richmond-based marijuana provider, Green Leaf, to become a powerhouse for marijuana sales.

“There’s so many good things that come out of it…Jobs that are coming here…Criminal justice measures that we can stop disproportionately impacting certain populations in Virginia that have borne the brunt of this failed war on cannabis,” Goers said.

“We’re getting to work right now,” Goers continued.


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