Vermont
Regulatory Framework
As of 2024, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) is the primary regulatory agency overseeing cannabis in Vermont [^1]. Established in 2020 as an independent commission, the CCB manages both adult-use and medical-use cannabis programs [^2]. The CCB website features a regularly updated calendar of upcoming events [^3].
The Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food, and Markets plays a supporting role, offering guidance on cultivation and ensuring the safety and quality of hemp products [^4] [^5].
Legal Status
| Market | Status | Statute | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Use | Legal | Act 170 | 2018 [^7] |
| Medical | Legal | Senate Bill 76 | 2004 [^6] |
Track-and-Trace
Vermont employs BioTrack for seed-to-sale tracking of cannabis and cannabis products [^8]. The state previously utilized a blockchain-based platform but transitioned to BioTrack in early 2024 [^9] [^10].
Licensing
The CCB issues various licenses for cannabis businesses categorized as [^11]:
- Cultivators (indoor, outdoor, or mixed cultivation)
- Wholesalers (purchase and resell cannabis products to other licensees)
- Retailers (operate cannabis retail stores)
- Manufacturers (process cannabis plants into finished products)
- Testing Laboratories (independent testing of cannabis products for safety and potency)
- Integrated Licenses (engage in multiple license processes under the medical program)
- Propagation (cultivate cannabis plants for seeds and clones only)
Possession Limits
Adults 21+ in Vermont can possess the following forms of cannabis [^12]:
- Flower: 1 ounce (28 grams) with a 30% THC potency cap
- Concentrate: 14 grams with a 60% THC potency cap
- Vape Cartridges: 8 cartridges at 1 gram THC per cartridge or 16 cartridges at 0.5 gram THC per cartridge (no THC potency cap)
- Edibles (50mg THC per package): 168 packages (no THC potency cap)
Medical Cannabis
Vermont's medical cannabis program allows registered patients and their caregivers with qualifying conditions to purchase cannabis from licensed dispensaries. The CCB administers both the medical and adult-use programs [^2] [^13].
Additional Resources
- Wikpedia: Cannabis in Vermont https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Vermont
- Vermont Cannabis Control Board https://ccb.vermont.gov/
- Vermont Hemp Program https://agriculture.vermont.gov/public-health-agricultural-resource-management-division/hemp-program
References
- [^1] Vermont Cannabis Control Board. https://ccb.vermont.gov/ (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^2] "Medical Cannabis Program." Vermont Cannabis Control Board. https://ccb.vermont.gov/ https://ccb.vermont.gov/medical (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^3] "Events - Month View." Vermont Cannabis Control Board. https://ccb.vermont.gov/calendar/month (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^4] "Defining the Difference: Vermont Hemp Program and Cannabis Control Board." Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food, and Markets. https://agriculture.vermont.gov/hemp-program/defining-difference-vermont-hemp-program-and-cannabis-control-board (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^5] "Cannabis Guidance." Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food, and Markets. https://agriculture.vermont.gov/guidance-about-farming-and-vermont-cannabis-market-vermont-agency-agriculture-food-and-markets (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^6] "Senate Bill 76." Vermont State Legislature. 2004. http://www.leg.state.vt.us/docs/legdoc.cfm?URL=/docs/2004/bills/senate/S-076.HTM (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^7] "Act 164 Establishing Cannabis Control Board." Vermont State Legislature. 2020. https://ccb.vermont.gov/sites/ccb/files/documents/ACT164%20As%20Enacted_1.pdf (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^8] "Cannabis Inventory Tracking." Vermont Cannabis Control Board. https://ccb.vermont.gov/inventory-tracking (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^9] "Vermont Starts Using Blockchain for Cannabis Tracking." Statescoop. 2019. https://statescoop.com/video/vermont-start-using-blockchain-cannabis-tracking-seed-sale/ (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^10] "BioTrack Announces Partnership with Vermont Cannabis Control Board." LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/biotrackthc_biotrack-vermont-cannabiscommunity-activity-7141482213145010176-Iep9/ (accessed July 26, 2024).
- [^11] "Cannabis License 101." Vermont Cannabis Control Board. https://ccb.vermont.gov/sites/ccb/files/2023-06/CannabisLicense101.pdf (accessed July 28, 2024).
- [^12] "Frequently Asked Questions." Vermont Cannabis Control Board. https://ccb.vermont.gov/FAQ (accessed July 28, 2024).
- [^13] "Frequently Asked Questions - Medical." Vermont Cannabis Control Board. http://ccb.vermont.gov/med-FAQ (accessed July 28, 2024).