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VA Code § 4.1-619 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-619. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail; electronic communications as alternative to regular mail; limitation

A. Whenever in this subtitle the Board is required to send any mail or notice by certified mail and such mail or notice is sent certified mail, return receipt requested, then any subsequent, identical mail or notice that is sent by the Board may be sent by regular mail.B. Except as provided in subsection C, whenever in this subtitle the Board is required or permitted to send any mail, notice, or other official communication by regular mail to persons licensed under Chapter 8 (§ 4.1-800 et seq.), upon the request of a licensee, the Board may instead send such mail, notice, or official communication by email, text message, or other electronic means to the email address, telephone number, or other contact information provided to the Board by the licensee, provided that the Board retains sufficient proof of the electronic delivery, which may be an electronic receipt of delivery or a certificate of service prepared by the Board confirming the electronic delivery.C. No notice required by § 4.1-903 to a licensee of a hearing that may result in the suspension or revocation of his license or the imposition of a civil penalty shall be sent by the Board by email, text message, or other electronic means, nor shall any decision by the Board to suspend or revoke a license or impose a civil penalty be sent by the Board by email, text message, or other electronic means.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-620 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-620. Reports and accounting systems of Board; auditing books and records

A. The Board shall make reports to the Governor as he may require covering the administration and enforcement of this subtitle. Additionally, the Board shall submit an annual report to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Authority on or before December 15 each year, which shall contain:1. The number of state licenses of each category issued pursuant to this subtitle;2. Demographic information concerning the licensees;3. A description of enforcement and disciplinary actions taken against licensees;4. A statement of revenues and expenses related to the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this subtitle;5. A statement showing the taxes collected under this subtitle during the year;6. General information and remarks about the working of the cannabis control laws within the Commonwealth;7. A description of the efforts undertaken by the Board to promote diverse business ownership within the cannabis industry; and8. Any other information requested by the Governor.B. The Board shall maintain an accounting system in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and approved in accordance with § 2.2-803.C. A regular postaudit shall be conducted of all accounts and transactions of the Board. An annual audit of a fiscal and compliance nature of the accounts and transactions of the Board shall be conducted by the Auditor of Public Accounts on or before October 1. The cost of the annual audit and postaudit examinations shall be borne by the Board. The Board may order such other audits as it deems necessary.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-621 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-621. Certain information not to be made public

Neither the Board nor its employees shall divulge any information regarding (i) financial reports or records required pursuant to this subtitle; (ii) the purchase orders and invoices for retail marijuana or retail marijuana products filed with the Board by marijuana wholesaler licensees; (iii) taxes collected from, refunded to, or adjusted for any person; or (iv) information contained in the seed-to-sale tracking system maintained by the Board pursuant to § 4.1-611. The provisions of § 58.1-3 shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to taxes collected pursuant to this subtitle and to purchase orders and invoices for retail marijuana or retail marijuana products filed with the Board by marijuana wholesaler licensees.Nothing contained in this section shall prohibit the use or release of such information or documents by the Board to any governmental or law-enforcement agency, or when considering the granting, denial, revocation, or suspension of a license or permit, or the assessment of any penalty against a licensee or permittee, nor shall this section prohibit the Board or its employees from compiling and disseminating to any member of the public aggregate statistical information pertaining to (a) tax collection, as long as such information does not reveal or disclose tax collection from any identified licensee; (b) the total amount of retail marijuana or retail marijuana products sales in the Commonwealth by marijuana wholesaler licensees collectively; or (c) the total amount of purchases or sales submitted by licensees, provided that such information does not identify the licensee.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-622 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-622. Criminal history records check required on certain employees; reimbursement of costs

All persons hired by the Authority whose job duties involve access to or handling of the Authority's funds or merchandise shall be subject to a criminal history records check before, and as a condition of, employment.The Board shall develop policies regarding the employment of persons who have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.The Department of State Police shall be reimbursed by the Authority for the cost of investigations conducted pursuant to this section.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-623 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-623. Employees of the Authority

Employees of the Authority shall be considered employees of the Commonwealth. Employees of the Authority shall be eligible for membership in the Virginia Retirement System or other retirement plan as authorized by Article 4 (§ 51.1-125 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 51.1 and participation in all health and related insurance and other benefits, including premium conversion and flexible benefits, available to state employees as provided by law. Employees of the Authority shall be employed on such terms and conditions as established by the Board. The Board shall develop and adopt policies and procedures that afford its employees grievance rights, ensure that employment decisions shall be based upon the merit and fitness of applicants, and prohibit discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Board shall develop, implement, and administer a paid leave program, which may include annual, personal, and sick leave or any combination thereof. All other leave benefits shall be administered in accordance with Chapter 11 (§ 51.1-1100 et seq.) of Title 51.1, except as otherwise provided in this section.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-624 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-624. Police power of members, agents, and employees of Board

Members of the Board are vested, and such agents and employees of the Board designated by it shall be vested, with like power to enforce the provisions of (i) this subtitle and the criminal laws of the Commonwealth as is vested in the chief law-enforcement officer of a county, city, or town; (ii) § 3.2-4207; (iii) § 18.2-371.2; and (iv) § 58.1-1037.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-625 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-625. Liability of Board members; suits by and against Board

A. No Board member may be sued civilly for doing or omitting to do any act in the performance of his duties as prescribed by this subtitle, except by the Commonwealth, and then only in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond. Such proceedings by the Commonwealth shall be instituted and conducted by the Attorney General.B. The Board may, in the name of the Commonwealth, be sued in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond to enforce any contract made by it or to recover damages for any breach thereof. The Board may defend the proceedings and may institute proceedings in any court. No such proceedings shall be taken against, or in the names of, the members of the Board.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-626 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-626. Counsel for members, agents, and employees of Board

If any member, agent, or employee of the Board shall be arrested, indicted, or otherwise prosecuted on any charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official duties, the Board chairman may employ special counsel approved by the Attorney General to defend such member, agent, or employee. The compensation for special counsel employed pursuant to this section, shall, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, be paid in the same manner as other expenses incident to the administration of this subtitle are paid.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-627 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-627. Hearings; representation by counsel

Any licensee or applicant for any license granted by the Board shall have the right to be represented by counsel at any Board hearing for which he has received notice. The licensee or applicant shall not be required to be represented by counsel during such hearing. Any officer or director of a corporation may examine, cross-examine, and question witnesses, present evidence on behalf of the corporation, and draw conclusions and make arguments before the Board or hearing officers without being in violation of the provisions of § 54.1-3904.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-628 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-628. Hearings; allowances to witnesses

Witnesses subpoenaed to appear on behalf of the Board shall be entitled to the same allowance for expenses as witnesses for the Commonwealth in criminal cases in accordance with § 17.1-611. Such allowances shall be paid out of the fund from which other costs incurred by the Board are paid upon certification to the Comptroller.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-629 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 6 - General Provisions|§ 4.1-629. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 4.1-700 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 7 - Administration of Licenses; General Provisions|§ 4.1-700. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 4.1-800 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 8 - Administration of Licenses; Licenses Granted by Board|§ 4.1-800. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 4.1-900 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 9 - Administration of Licenses; Suspension and Revocation|§ 4.1-900. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 4.1-1000 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 10 - Administration of Licenses; Applications for Licenses; Fees; Taxes|§ 4.1-1000. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 4.1-1100 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 11 - Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally|§ 4.1-1100. Possession, etc., of marijuana and marijuana products by persons 21 years of age or older lawful; penalties

A. Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person 21 years of age or older may lawfully possess on his person or in any public place not more than one ounce of marijuana or an equivalent amount of marijuana product as determined by regulation promulgated by the Board.B. Any person who possesses on his person or in any public place marijuana or marijuana products in excess of the amounts set forth in subsection A is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25. The penalty for any violations of this section by an adult shall be prepayable according to the procedures in § 16.1-69.40:2.C. With the exception of a licensee in the course of his duties related to such licensee's marijuana establishment, any person who possesses on his person or in any public place more than one pound of marijuana or an equivalent amount of marijuana product as determined by regulation promulgated by the Board is guilty of a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than 10 years and a fine of not more than $250,000, or both.D. The provisions of this section shall not apply to members of federal, state, county, city, or town law-enforcement agencies, jail officers, or correctional officers, as defined in § 53.1-1, certified as handlers of dogs trained in the detection of controlled substances when possession of marijuana is necessary for the performance of their duties.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-1101 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 11 - Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally|§ 4.1-1101. Home cultivation of marijuana for personal use; penalties

A. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision c of § 18.2-248.1, a person 21 years of age or older may cultivate up to four marijuana plants for personal use at their place of residence; however, at no point shall a household contain more than four marijuana plants. For purposes of this section, a "household" means those individuals, whether related or not, who live in the same house or other place of residence.A person may only cultivate marijuana plants pursuant to this section at such person's main place of residence.B. A person who cultivates marijuana for personal use pursuant to this section shall:1. Ensure that no marijuana plant is visible from a public way without the use of aircraft, binoculars, or other optical aids;2. Take precautions to prevent unauthorized access by persons younger than 21 years of age; and3. Attach to each marijuana plant a legible tag that includes the person's name, driver's license or identification number, and a notation that the marijuana plant is being grown for personal use as authorized under this section.C. A person shall not manufacture marijuana concentrate from home-cultivated marijuana. The owner of a property or parcel or tract of land may not intentionally or knowingly allow another person to manufacture marijuana concentrate from home-cultivated marijuana within or on that property or land.D. The following penalties or punishments shall be imposed on any person convicted of a violation of this section:1. For possession of more than four marijuana plants but no more than 10 marijuana plants, (i) a civil penalty of $250 for a first offense, (ii) a Class 3 misdemeanor for a second offense, and (iii) a Class 2 misdemeanor for a third and any subsequent offense;2. For possession of more than 10 but no more than 49 marijuana plants, a Class 1 misdemeanor;3. For possession of more than 49 but no more than 100 marijuana plants, a Class 6 felony; and4. For possession of more than 100 marijuana plants, a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one year nor more than 10 years and a fine of not more than $250,000, or both.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-1101.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 11 - Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally|§ 4.1-1101.1. Adult sharing of marijuana

A. For the purposes of this section, "adult sharing" means transferring marijuana between persons who are 21 years of age or older without remuneration. "Adult sharing" does not include instances in which (i) marijuana is given away contemporaneously with another reciprocal transaction between the same parties; (ii) a gift of marijuana is offered or advertised in conjunction with an offer for the sale of goods or services; or (iii) a gift of marijuana is contingent upon a separate reciprocal transaction for goods or services.B. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 18.2-248.1, no civil or criminal penalty may be imposed for adult sharing of an amount of marijuana that does not exceed one ounce or of an equivalent amount of marijuana products.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-1102 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 11 - Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally|§ 4.1-1102. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 4.1-1105.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 11 - Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally|§ 4.1-1105.1. Possession of marijuana or marijuana products unlawful in certain cases; venue; exceptions; penalties; treatment and education programs and services

A. No person younger than 21 years of age shall consume or possess, or attempt to consume or possess, any marijuana or marijuana products, except by any federal, state, or local law-enforcement officer or his agent when possession of marijuana or marijuana products is necessary in the performance of his duties. Such person may be prosecuted either in the county or city in which the marijuana or marijuana products were possessed or consumed or in the county or city in which the person exhibits evidence of physical indicia of consumption of marijuana or marijuana products.B. Any person 18 years of age or older who violates subsection A is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25 and shall be ordered to enter a substance abuse treatment or education program or both, if available, that in the opinion of the court best suits the needs of the accused.C. Any juvenile who violates subsection A is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25 and the court shall require the accused to enter a substance abuse treatment or education program or both, if available, that in the opinion of the court best suits the needs of the accused. For purposes of §§ 16.1-266, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.8, 16.1-278.8:01, and 16.1-278.9, the court shall treat the child as delinquent.D. Any such substance abuse treatment or education program to which a person is ordered pursuant to this section shall be provided by (i) a program licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services or (ii) a program or services made available through a community-based probation services agency established pursuant to Article 9 (§ 9.1-173 et seq.) of Chapter 1 of Title 9.1, if one has been established for the locality. When an offender is ordered to a local community-based probation services agency, the local community-based probation services agency shall be responsible for providing for services or referring the offender to education or treatment services as a condition of probation.E. Any civil penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the Drug Offender Assessment and Treatment Fund established pursuant to § 18.2-251.02.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-1106 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 11 - Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally|§ 4.1-1106. Reserved

Reserved.
VA Code § 4.1-1107 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 11 - Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally|§ 4.1-1107. Using or consuming marijuana or marijuana products while in a motor vehicle being driven upon a public highway; penalty

A. For the purposes of this section:"Open container" means any vessel containing marijuana or marijuana products, except the originally sealed manufacturer's container."Passenger area" means the area designed to seat the driver of any motor vehicle, any area within the reach of the driver, including an unlocked glove compartment, and the area designed to seat passengers. "Passenger area" does not include the trunk of any passenger vehicle; the area behind the last upright seat of a passenger van, station wagon, hatchback, sport utility vehicle or any similar vehicle; the living quarters of a motor home; or the passenger area of a motor vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of persons for compensation, including a bus, taxi, or limousine, while engaged in the transportation of such persons.B. It is unlawful for any person to use or consume marijuana or marijuana products while driving a motor vehicle upon a public highway of the Commonwealth or while being a passenger in a motor vehicle being driven upon a public highway of the Commonwealth.C. A judge or jury may make a permissive inference that a person has consumed marijuana or marijuana products in violation of this section if (i) an open container is located within the passenger area of the motor vehicle, (ii) the marijuana or marijuana products in the open container have been at least partially removed and (iii) the appearance, conduct, speech, or other physical characteristic of such person, excluding odor, is consistent with the consumption of marijuana or marijuana products. Such person may be prosecuted either in the county or city in which the marijuana was used or consumed, or in the county or city in which the person exhibits evidence of physical indicia of use or consumption of marijuana.D. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.
VA Code § 4.1-1108 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 4.1 - Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control|Chapter 11 - Possession of Retail Marijuana and Retail Marijuana Products; Prohibited Practices Generally|§ 4.1-1108. Consuming marijuana or marijuana products, or offering to another, in public place; penalty

A. No person shall consume marijuana or a marijuana product or offer marijuana or a marijuana product to another, whether accepted or not, at or in any public place.B. Any person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty of no more than $25 for a first offense. A person who is convicted under this section of a second offense is subject to a $25 civil penalty and shall be ordered to enter a substance abuse treatment or education program or both, if available, that in the opinion of the court best suits the needs of the accused. A person convicted under this section of a third or subsequent offense is guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.