Requirements, fees, and steps to get your cannabis dispensary license in Virginia. Last updated 2026. Source
| License Name | Cannabis Retailer License |
| Issuing Authority | Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) |
| Exam Required | No |
| GL Insurance | $1M GL minimum recommended |
| Workers Comp | Varies |
| Initial Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Period | annual |
| CE Required | yes |
| CE Hours | Annual compliance training |
| Reciprocity States | None listed |
| Experience Required | Background check; social equity provisions |
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