Is THCA Legal in Virginia?
Virginia permits hemp under USDA rules and has a medical cannabis program. In 2023, the state passed strict rules limiting hemp-derived THC, making THCA flower a high-risk wholesale product unless handled under cannabis licensing.
Legal Overview
- Medical cannabis: regulated by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. VA CCA.
- Hemp restrictions: products with >0.3% total THC banned from retail. VA Code § 3.2-5145.3.
- THCA flower: effectively restricted unless sold under cannabis licensing.
Wholesale Buyer Guidance
- Do not ship bulk THCA flower: high enforcement risk in VA.
- Safe SKUs: CBD-only hemp products remain legal for wholesale.
- Licensed channels: cannabis operators may handle THCA-rich products under medical program rules.
Market Impact
Virginia is an unfavorable state for THCA wholesalers due to strict hemp laws. The safest route is CBD hemp; THCA distribution should be limited to licensed medical cannabis operators.
