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Recreational marijuana sales could start in VA Jan.
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Summary: Critics argue the proposed start date for legal pot sales is too soon for small businesses to prepare.
WHO: Cannabis industry stakeholders
WHAT: Criticism of proposed start date for recreational marijuana sales
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 6:53 AM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: Concerns over small businesses' ability to prepare for legalization
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