Fork Union may soon become part of one of Virginia’s newest business sectors. A start-up called YAE Wellness is looking to create a medical cannabis production facility and dispensary on a plot of land near the Fluvanna Community Center.
Virginia legalized the limited use of medical cannabis starting July 1. Adult patients with a doctor’s prescription and permission from the Board of Pharmacy can purchase up to a 90-day supply of medical-grade cannabis oil, creams, on tinctures; edible products like lollipops and lozenges; and vape pens.
In recent weeks, three similar companies — Dharma Pharmaceuticals in Bristol, Green Leaf in Richmond, and Beyond/Hello in Manassas — have opened for business.
In an informational packet from the company, YAE says they are looking to purchase a 15-acre parcel in Fork Union for the construction of a 100,000-square foot building, which would be used for cultivation, laboratory space, administrative offices, and a pharmacy. When operational, the facility would employ around 50 people, from entry-level cultivation staff to more highly-skilled lab work.
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