Tax & FinanceNational-Jun 18, 2026

Virginia Just Set An August Deadline That Will Wipe Out Hemp Businesses-Eleven Months Before The Legal Marijuana Market Opens (Op-Ed)

Key Takeaway

"We support the emergence of a recreational adult-use market, but not at the cost of small mom-and-pop businesses that started in hemp." By Barbara Biddle, Cannabis Small Business Association For more than eight years, I have built my business one customer at a time, pouring in my savings, my time and countless sacrifices to create

What This Means for Cannabis Businesses

Tax developments like this directly impact the bottom line for every cannabis operator. With Section 280E creating effective tax rates above 70% for many businesses, any shift in federal tax policy - whether through rescheduling, court rulings, or IRS guidance - can mean the difference between profitability and closure. Cannabis business owners should work closely with a specialized CPA to understand how these changes affect their specific situation.

This analysis is based on reporting by Marijuana Moment. Read the original article. CannaBizGuide provides original commentary and analysis - this is not legal or tax advice.