Virginia is set to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027, according to multiple reports. The outlets describe the move as the next phase of the state’s recreational cannabis framework, with retail sales opening at that time rather than immediately. While the sources agree on the start date, they do not provide consistent additional details in the provided excerpts about licensing, the number of stores, or specific regulatory requirements. The reporting collectively frames 2027 as the target year when customers would be able to purchase recreational cannabis from retail outlets. The Independent’s wording indicates sales are scheduled to begin next year in its coverage context, but the headline and referenced start date point to 2027 as the stated timeline across sources. Overall, the information centers on when retail sales are expected to start and that Virginia is preparing to expand access to recreational marijuana through storefront businesses under state rules.