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Vermont at a glance

Program: Medical + adult use
Legal allotment: 2 oz usable · 9 plants
Qualifying conditions: 14 listed conditions
Out-of-state cards: Not accepted

The figures above are re-checked against Vermont's official program sources every month.

Vermont's Medical Cannabis Program is administered by the Cannabis Control Board (CCB). Patients with a qualifying condition may obtain a written certification from a healthcare provider and register with the program. Vermont also permits adult-use cannabis. Registered patients may possess up to 2 ounces of usable cannabis and cultivate up to 9 plants (2 mature).

Official Program

Laws of Vermont

Every law and official source for Vermont, each linked to the page that publishes it.

Official Vermont cannabis law & rules

Allotment Trainer

2 oz usable · 9 plants Learn how it works and track your balance here.

Licensed places in Vermont

24 licensed places are on record in {name} — licensed shops, consumption lounges, cannabis clubs and cannabis-friendly venues.

Forbins Reserve — Barre
VT Strong Weed Cannabis Dispensary — Barre
Dames — Barre

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Key Rules

Possession

Registered patients may possess up to 2 ounces of usable cannabis and cultivate up to 9 plants (no more than 2 mature).

Transportation

Cannabis must be in its original packaging and stored out of reach of the driver during transport.

Employment

Vermont law does not require employers to accommodate medical cannabis use. Consult your employer's policy and an attorney.

Travel

Cannabis may not be taken across state lines. Doing so violates federal law.

Renewal

Registry cards must be renewed annually. The application fee is $50.

Qualifying Conditions

CancerGlaucomaHIV / AIDSMultiple sclerosisCrohn's diseaseEpilepsyPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Severe or chronic painCachexiaSevere nauseaSevere or persistent muscle spasmsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)Parkinson's diseaseAny condition the patient's physician certifies is debilitating

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I possess?

Up to 2 ounces of usable cannabis and up to 9 plants (2 mature).

Can I grow my own?

Yes — up to 9 plants, with no more than 2 mature at a time.

Is recreational use also legal?

Yes; the medical card offers higher cultivation limits and legal protections.

Vermont community board

Vermont Approves Marijuana Event Permit Procedures
Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board has approved procedures for a pilot program that will allow licensed marijuana retailers to sell products at specially permitted public events. Have you ever attended a cannabis-friendly public event, and what was your experience like?
Vermont Regulators Prepare for Federal Cannabis Rescheduling
Vermont regulators and business owners are actively preparing for the potential federal rescheduling of cannabis. The Vermont Cannabis Control Board recently convened a Rescheduling and Medical Workgroup to address the transition. Officials are focusing on how state and federal agencies will interact once the proposed move to Schedule III takes effect.
New Federal Hemp Definition Leaves Vermont Industry in Limbo
A recent change in the federal definition of hemp is causing uncertainty for Vermont vendors and regulators. The new rules set a maximum allowable amount of intoxicating compounds like THC. The Vermont Cannabis Control Board is waiting for federal policy to crystallize before finalizing a state regulatory framework.

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