Can I grow my own medical marijuana plants?

No, it is not legal to grow your own medical marijuana plants in Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Health, the only legal way to obtain medical marijuana in Virginia is through an approved and licensed facility. If you have a valid medical marijuana card, you can purchase medical marijuana from one of the approved and licensed dispensaries in the state. Even with a valid medical marijuana card, it is still not legal to grow your own marijuana plants in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Health states that the “possession, distribution, cultivation, and sale of marijuana is prohibited” and those found in violation of the law can be subject to both criminal and civil penalties. Additionally, the only form of medical marijuana allowed to be purchased in Virginia is in the form of pills, topical creams, and oil extracts. Because of the heavily regulated nature of medical marijuana in Virginia, it is not legal to grow your own plants for medical use.

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