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What are Virginia's qualifying conditions?
Each state has its own set of “qualifying conditions” for medical cannabis, and some don’t require medical proof that you have it.
If you don’t see your condition listed, you may still qualify under a related condition or symptom. And there’s no risk to you: if you aren’t approved by your NuggMD practitioner, you get your money back.
Take our free quiz to find out if you’re likely to qualify.
Virginia doesn’t have a set list of qualifying conditions to get a VA medical card. Instead, the decision is up to the practitioner. Currently, the law allows practitioners to issue written certifications for cannabis to “alleviate the symptoms of any diagnosed condition or disease determined by the practitioner to benefit from such use.”
Meet your Virginia medical marijuana card perks.
Your Virginia medical marijuana card unlocks the only legal way to buy cannabis in Virginia until retail sales begin, plus legal protections, deals near you, and guidance when filing in your state.
Unlock every Virginia dispensary
Until adult-use sales begin, you must have a VA medical card to purchase or possess cannabis in Virginia legally.
Increased legal & job protections
Medical cannabis patients in Virginia receive employment protections that aren’t available to recreational consumers.
Tax-free medical cannabis
When adult-use sales start in July 2027, patients will skip the new 6% state marijuana tax and local marijuana taxes of up to 3.5%.
Higher limits on possession
Virginia medical marijuana card holders can possess up to 4 ounces compared to 1 ounce for adult users without a VA medical card.
State application filing guidance
We can help you file your required approval with the state as the final step to getting access to medical cannabis.
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With a med card from NuggMD, unlock access to over $300 in exclusive savings on top brands, products, and accessories.
Plus, take $12 off your med card evaluation to get started.
How much does a Virginia medical marijuana card cost?
Virginia keeps costs low for patients, since the state doesn’t charge anything to join the program.
- NuggMD evaluation: Your evaluation is $179, and if you aren’t approved, you get your money back. You can also pay with your FSA.
- State fees: There’s no fee to become a patient, and you don’t need to register with the state or carry a physical VA medical card.
- Digital card: Once your practitioner certifies you, you can print a digital card from the CCA Portal without filling out an application.
- Tax savings: Once adult-use sales begin in July 2027, patients won’t pay the 6% state marijuana tax or local marijuana taxes of up to 3.5%.
How long does it take to get a Virginia medical marijuana card?
Most patients are able to shop the same day, since Virginia doesn’t require state registration.
- Your evaluation: NuggMD connects you with a Virginia practitioner by video in as little as 15 minutes, with no appointment needed.
- Your certification: Once you’re certified, bring your written certification and a government ID to any licensed dispensary. If your ID doesn’t show a Virginia address, a utility bill or lease also works.
- Renewals: Your certification is valid for up to one year, unless your practitioner sets an earlier date.
What medical cannabis products can I buy in Virginia?
Virginia dispensaries carry a full range of products, all made and tested by licensed processors.
- Flower: Botanical cannabis flower.
- Vapes and inhalables: Vape products and other inhalable cannabis products.
- Cannabis oils: Extracts and oils with up to 10 mg of THC per dose.
- Edibles and topicals: Infused foods and products you apply to your skin.
How have medical cannabis laws changed in Virginia?
Virginia first allowed cannabis oil for epilepsy in 2015, opened its program to any diagnosed condition in 2018, and legalized adult possession in 2021. In 2026, lawmakers approved adult-use sales.
- HB 1251 (2018): The law let practitioners certify patients for any diagnosed condition they think cannabis can help.
- Adult possession and home grow (2021): Starting July 1, 2021, adults 21 and older could legally possess cannabis and grow up to four plants at home.
- HB 933 and SB 671 (2022): Starting July 1, 2022, patients no longer had to register with the state or pay the $50 registration fee, and can shop with just their written certification.
- New oversight (2024): On January 1, 2024, the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) took over the medical program from the Board of Pharmacy.
- Adult-use sales (2026): The 2026 state budget legalized adult-use sales starting July 1, 2027, while keeping medical purchases free of the new marijuana tax.
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Virginia medical cannabis patient protections
Virginia protects patients in several important ways.
- Employment: Employers can’t fire, discipline, or discriminate against you for lawful use of cannabis oil with a valid certification.
- Privacy: Your certification information is confidential.
- Families: Legal cannabis use alone can’t be used to restrict custody or visitation.
- Students: School nurses can store and give students their cannabis oil at school.
- Medical care: Hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, and assisted living facilities can give certified patients their cannabis oil.
Not sure you qualify? Find out for free.
FAQs About Medical Cannabis in Virginia
Yes, NuggMD connects you with a Virginia practitioner online in as little as 15 minutes. Virginia doesn’t require you to register with the state, so once you’re certified, you can shop with your written certification and a government ID.
No. Virginia doesn’t require patients to register, and there’s no state card or fee. Your written certification is all you need.
At the dispensary, bring:
- Your written certification (digital or printed). Staff scan its QR code to verify it and add you to their system.
- A government-issued ID
After you’re certified:
- Your certification lasts up to one year. Your provider can set an earlier date, so check the expiration on your certification.
- You must live in Virginia, permanently or temporarily. If your ID doesn’t show a Virginia address, bring a utility bill or lease as proof of residence.
- Virginia dispensaries can’t accept medical cards from other states. You’ll need a Virginia certification even if you’re already a patient in another state.
Who can shop for you?
- If you need help getting to a dispensary or receiving delivery, ask your provider to list a registered agent on your certification. It’s free when your provider adds them. An agent who registers separately with the state pays $25 a year.
- Parents or legal guardians can be certified on behalf of a minor and handle purchases for them.
Qualifying for a medical marijuana card in Virginia is simple: bring a valid state ID and get a recommendation from a registered provider. NuggMD makes that second step easy, with online evaluations from the comfort of home. Patients under 18 need a registered caregiver, like a parent or legal guardian.
A NuggMD medical cannabis evaluation in Virginia is $179.
NuggMD patients can pay using their FSA. Insurance companies aren’t required to cover the cost of medical cannabis products or the state evaluation, but it’s possible that insurance companies begin to cover more costs for patients now that medical cannabis has been rescheduled to Schedule 3.
Getting a Virginia medical marijuana card with NuggMD can take as little as 15 minutes. Once you receive your Written Certification for the Use of Medical Cannabis from a licensed Virginia practitioner, you can start purchasing medical cannabis immediately.
A physical VA medical card is no longer required to purchase cannabis in the state. If you opt for the optional digital Verification of Written Certification, you can apply through the Cannabis Control Authority, which typically takes about 10 business days to process, but you do not need to wait for this optional verification to arrive to begin shopping at dispensaries.
With NuggMD, you get your money back if you aren’t approved. For any other questions about NuggMD’s refund policy, contact our customer care team for support. Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction.
You can use other valid government-issued IDs, but the department prefers a Virginia driver’s license or identification card.
No, you will not be added to a public database for receiving your VA medical card. Virginia doesn’t have a public patient registry or even a state application. Your provider issues your certification through the Cannabis Control Authority’s secure portal, and only you, your provider, and the dispensary that scans your QR code can see it.
Once you have your Virginia written certification, you can shop in person at a licensed medical dispensary or have your medicine delivered right to your home or workplace. Bring your certification (digital or printed) and a government-issued ID, and the dispensary will scan your QR code to get you checked out.
You can buy up to a 90-day supply in any 90-day period, with no more than 4 ounces of flower in each 30-day period. Oils and infused products can contain up to 10 mg of THC per dose.
Yes, adults 21 and older can grow up to four plants per household at their main residence. Plants must stay out of public view, be secured from anyone under 21, and carry a tag with the grower’s name, ID number, and a note that they’re for personal use. Landlords can ban growing in a lease.