Virginia: Marijuana Tax Handbook

Virginia Marijuana Tax Rate

2023 Virginia Marijuana Tax Handbook

Virginia patients are required to pay a 5.30% sales tax on every purchase of medical marijuana. There is no additional excise tax on medical marijuana in Virginia.

Virginia consumers are required to pay a 5.30% sales tax on every purchase of marijuana for personal use. There is also an additional excise tax of 21% on every purchase of marijuana for personal use.

About Virginia Marijuana Tax

An extra 3% tax may be added by the local municipality.

21% state cannabis excise tax in addition to the statewide 5.3% sales tax.

What is the most recent revenue statistic for Virginia?

A percentage will go to drug treatment centers.

Is the Virginia Marijuana Tax Weight-Based or Percentage-of-price-Based?

Virginia's marijuana program uses a Percentage-of-price tax system. This means that the tax charged is calculated using the retail price of the Marijuana at the time of purchase.

Does Virginia have a Controlled Substances Tax?

Virginia does not have a Controlled Substances tax involving Marijuana.

How do Virginia's marijuana taxes compare to the states around it?

Note: It is illegal to transport marijuana accross state lines.