In a development outside of Michigan, the state of Virginia has made a significant change to its marijuana laws. After legalizing possession five years ago, Virginia has now approved a plan to sell recreational marijuana in retail stores. This change is set to take effect on July 1, 2027, and will allow for the opening of up to 350 cannabis shops across the state.

For more information on this development, readers can refer to the original report from WXYZ Channel 7, which provides further details on the state budget legislation that enacted this change.