Virginia lawmakers have rejected Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R) proposed changes to a medical marijuana bill already passed by the legislature, sending the measure back to his desk.
In a separate vote, they adopted the governor's proposed amendments to another bill that would seal records of past cannabis crimes.
Meanwhile, the legislature upheld Youngkin's vetoes of legislation to legalize recreational marijuana sales, provide resentencing relief to people with cannabis convictions and protect the parental rights of consumers.
Late last month, after passage by lawmakers, Youngkin recommended an amendment to a bill altering rules for the state's medical marijuana program. Specifically, he advised lawmakers to remove language that would allow marijuana to be delivered to places other than a patient's private residence and to allow independent contractors to serve as delivery agents.
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