Even if you do obtain a doctor’s written permission to use cannabis oil in the state of Virginia, this does not mean you are legally allowed to possess cannabis. It simply means that if arrested on charges of marijuana, you may be offered protection or given exemption from criminal prosecution.
Codified as "CBD or THC-A oil," each dispensed dose (single unit) must contain a minimum of 5 milligrams of cannabidiol or THC-A and may contain up to 10 milligrams of THC. There is no limit on the number of doses comprising a patient’s dosage.
The allowed products may be in any formulation typically dispensed by pharmacies, i.e. oils, tinctures, creams, gels, capsules, tablets, sprays, lozenges, troches, patches, suppositories, lozenges, and lollipops. Patients may receive up to a 90-day supply per visit. Patients must have valid doctor’s certification.
Note that the affirmative defense does not apply to flower, food products, or preparations outside the allowed cannabinoid amounts.
Virginia has now approved the sale of flower for medical marijuana patients starting from July 1st, 2021. Recreational cannabis is legalized in Virginia but cannot be purchased until 2024.