Virginia fines hemp businesses nearly $11 million for violating rules

On Sep 28, 2024

Authorities in Virginia levied $10.77 million in fines on almost 350 businesses across the state for violating rules restricting intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid products.

According to Axios Richmond, nearly 82% of hemp businesses visited by Virginia regulators were in violation of the new rules, which went into effect July 1, 2023.

Of the 424 businesses inspected by the state’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 346 were in violation, the online news outlet reported.

Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, Virginia issued a total of 17,715 violations.

Of the $10.77 million assessed in civil penalties, only $433,262 has been collected, Axios Richmond reported.

In a smaller-scale crackdown about a year ago, the state issued five noncompliance letters to businesses, with fines

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