Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Monday vetoed legislation to establish regulations to implement an adult-use cannabis industry in the state. In his veto message, Youngkin cited “adverse effects on children’s health and safety,” the “failures” of states that have adult-use markets, and concerns about increased crime and psychiatric disorders.
In his veto message, Youngkin cites state data from the Blue Ridge Poison Control Center, which has reported an 85% increase in minors overdosing on cannabis-infused edibles since the Commonwealth legalized cannabis possession in 2021. The governor also points to the proliferation of unregulated sales in California and Colorado, which he claims “fuels gang activity, drives violent crime, and undermines public safety.”
Source: https://www.ganjapreneur.com/virginia-gov-vetoes-bill-to-create-adult-use-cannabis-market/