Changes in Cigarette Smoking Prevalence After Passing a Recreational Cannabis Legalization Law Without Retail Sales: Evidence From Virginia, U.S.

HIGHLIGHTS • In 2021, Virginia legalized recreational cannabis use but not retail sales.• Difference-in-differences analyses indicated that the law increased cigarette smoking.• Larger increases in cigarette smoking were observed for Hispanic persons.• Tobacco policies may mitigate cigarette smoking associated with cannabis legalizations.