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      Cannabis in Virginia – the history and where its headed

      Cannabis in Virginia – the history and where its headed

      Discover the captivating history of cannabis in Virginia—Trace the journey through 20th-century prohibition into the modern era: from medical in 2017 to decriminalization in 2020, recreational possession and home cultivation legalized in 2021 (making Virginia the first Southern state), and the path ahead with a regulated adult-use retail market coming online “soon”.

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      Tanner Johnson

      Cannabis in Virginia – the history and where its headed
      Tanner Johnson is the co-founder and CEO of Pure Shenandoah, a family-owned, vertically integrated hemp company based in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. A Harrisonburg native and JMU graduate, Tanner left a career in automotive finance to launch the business with his siblings in 2018. Today, Pure produces over 100 high-quality hemp skus across 30 brands utilizing cultivation, processing, and retail. Known for customer satisfaction, rigorous testing and innovation, Pure is the top brand in the state