Subcommittee approves technical fixes to medical cannabis rules (HB 391), including shelf‑life and delivery limits
January 24, 2026 | 2026 Legislature VA, Virginia
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A House General Laws subcommittee unanimously reported HB 391 as amended after brief discussion and public support, sending technical updates to the medical cannabis program on for further consideration.
The substitute amends product dating provisions so a 12‑month shelf‑life clock starts on the product testing date rather than the registration approval date, and requires stability testing to justify any expiration date longer than 12 months. It also directs clearer labeling: edible and topical medical cannabis products should display milligrams; inhalable products should display percent THC and/or CBD. Supporters told the subcommittee these changes will improve patient safety and make dosing clearer for consumers.
The amended bill also includes prohibitions on delivery to certain locations — military bases, childcare facilities, correctional institutions, fairs and some public transportation terminals — citing patient safety and access concerns in remote areas.
The subcommittee voted to report HB 391 as amended by a 7‑0 roll call.
The substitute amends product dating provisions so a 12‑month shelf‑life clock starts on the product testing date rather than the registration approval date, and requires stability testing to justify any expiration date longer than 12 months. It also directs clearer labeling: edible and topical medical cannabis products should display milligrams; inhalable products should display percent THC and/or CBD. Supporters told the subcommittee these changes will improve patient safety and make dosing clearer for consumers.
The amended bill also includes prohibitions on delivery to certain locations — military bases, childcare facilities, correctional institutions, fairs and some public transportation terminals — citing patient safety and access concerns in remote areas.
The subcommittee voted to report HB 391 as amended by a 7‑0 roll call.
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