So You Want a Virginia Cannabis License? Read This First.
Cannabis consultant Max Jackson outlines the harsh realities of entering Virginia’s emerging cannabis market.
From regulatory capture to tax traps like §280E, his “Operator’s Playbook” offers blunt, experience-based advice for entrepreneurs hoping to build sustainable businesses in an industry already under siege by monopolistic forces.
by RVA Staff | Oct 16, 2025 | CANNABIS CULTURE, COMMUNITY, CULTURE
Following our recent coverage of Virginia’s cannabis market, where independent retailers face mounting pressure from enforcement and monopolistic lobbying, Max Jackson, founder of Cannabis Wise Guys and a presenter at the recent Virginia Cannabis Oversight Commission, has the following outline what new operators need to know before stepping into this volatile market.
As many of you on the front lines in Virginia can attest, the fight for the soul of the cannabis market is well underway.
Author’s summary: Expert advice for Virginia cannabis entrepreneurs.