2026 Official Opinions
Official opinions will be posted as they are issued, generally within 24 to 48 hours. Please check this page at regular intervals to determine whether additional opinions have been issued.
January
|
Opinion # |
Requestor |
Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 25-027 | Ms. Jamie Patten, Acting Head & Chief Administrative Officer, Virginia Cannabis Control Authority | The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority may not limit written certifications for the medical use of cannabis products to electronic or digital certifications. |
| 26-001 | Honorable Michael J. Webert, Virginia House of Delegates | A licensure requirement to purchase firearms and a ban on commonly used firearms, accessories, and components would violate the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 13 of the Constitution of Virginia. |
| 26-002 | Honorable Karen Hamilton, Virginia House of Delegates | The holdings of Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board are limited to the facts of the case and United States v. Skrmetti weakens any argument for applying Grimm beyond its facts. |