“The proposed legalization of marijuana within the Commonwealth endangers the well being and security of Virginians. States that observe this path have seen opposed results on the well being and security of kids and adolescents, the rise of gang exercise and violent crime, important deterioration in psychological well being, decreased highway security, and important prices related to retail marijuana that far exceed tax income. It additionally doesn’t remove the unlawful sale of hashish on the black market, nor does it assure the protection of the product. Addressing the inconsistencies within the software and regulation within the present legal guidelines of Virginia doesn’t justify the enlargement of entry to hashish, following the failed pathways of different states and endangers the well being and security of Virginians,” stated Gov. Glenn Youngkin in his veto assertion for HB 698 and SB 448.
“At present I additionally veto payments that implement draconian wage mandates, enhance prices for households and small companies, put jobs in danger, and fail to acknowledge regional financial variations in Virginia.” stated Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
