The latest state to adopt cannabis consumption lounges — and where they’re legal as of July 2025

Cannabis lounges—legal spaces to consume on site—are moving from novelty to normalized hospitality.

Virginia: The State That Legalized Adult-Use Cannabis—but Still Has No Legal Sales

Virginia stands out among U.S. states for a distinct paradox: since July 1, 2021, it has legalized adult use of cannabis—possession, limited cultivation, sharing—but still hasn’t established a legal, regulated retail sales market.

Texas’ hemp-derived cannabinoid boom—and a looming ban

Texas has long been one of the more aggressive states when it comes to marijuana prohibition, but in recent years it has also nurtured (intentionally or not) one of the largest markets for hemp-derived cannabinoid products (like delta-8, THC-A flower, edibles, etc.).