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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].

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