Vermont State Information Page

Current Legality State – Vermont

Fully Legal

  • Medical marijuana and recreational use are legalized.
  • Decriminalized statewide for personal use
  • Adult residents may possess one ounce of recreational cannabis; possession limits of up to two ounces for medical patients.
  • Cultivation of up to six plants (two mature plants and four immature plants) per residence is allowed for recreational cannabis; up to nine plants (only four mature plants at once) for registered patients

Current Legality State

Fully Legal

  • Medical marijuana and recreational use are legalized.
  • Decriminalized statewide for personal use
  • Adult residents may possess one ounce of recreational cannabis; possession limits of up to two ounces for medical patients.
  • Cultivation of up to six plants (two mature plants and four immature plants) per residence is allowed for recreational cannabis; up to nine plants (only four mature plants at once) for registered patients

Is Cannabis Legal In Vermont

Qualifying Conditions

How to get a medical
marijuana card in Vermont​

Frequently Asked Questions​

Medical Cannabis Savings

Taxes explained and the benefits of getting your medical card in Arizona

Recreational Marijuana Taxes in

20% (14% excise + 6% sales tax)

Medical Marijuana Taxes in Vermont

0%

Savings

Estimated Savings Having a Medical Marijuana Card

20% depending on municipality

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Is Cannabis Legal In Vermont ?

Marijuana has been legal recreationally for adult use in Vermont since 2018, and medical marijuana use has been legal since 2004. Medical cardholders and caregivers have been able to buy cannabis since 2011.

State Laws and Offenses

Here’s a list of penalties for Vermont possession, sale, and distribution of marijuana, concentrate, or paraphernalia.

  • Marijuana is a Schedule I substance in the state of Vermont
  • Federally, cannabis is still considered a Schedule I Controlled Substance.
  • A Vermont resident may possess up to an ounce of cannabis for adult use
  • The sale or delivery of less than half an ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment and a maximum fine of 10,000 USD, or both.
  • Possession of more than five grams of hashish is a misdemeanor punishable by six months imprisonment and a maximum fine of 500 USD for a first offense.
  • Adults 21 and older may legally grow six plants at one time.
  • The possession of marijuana paraphernalia by a person 21 years of age or older is punishable by a civil fine only — no arrest, no jail time, and no criminal record.
  • Beginning January 1, 2021, new cannabis laws state that past marijuana convictions will be expunged and that residents will not have to acknowledge the existence of the criminal record so as not to negatively impact those who have previous cannabis convictions.

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Vermont Qualifying Conditions For Medical Marijuana

Vermont allows patients with the following conditions to apply for a medical cannabis card:

  • Any patient receiving hospice care
  • Cachexia or wasting syndrome
  • Cancer
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Glaucoma
  • HIV or AIDS
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Seizures
  • Severe or chronic pain
  • Severe nausea

How to get a medical marijuana card in Vermont

These are the steps to getting a medical marijuana card with the help of Leafy DOC

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    Book An Appointment

    • You will schedule an appointment to see a medical marijuana doctor in Vermont at a time that is most convenient for you.
    • Provide basic medical history and book your appointment with a licensed medical marijuana doctor.

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    Evaluation

    • Consult with a doctor for a quick evaluation of your ailments, and ask any questions you may have about medical marijuana treatment.

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    Approval

    • Within 24 hours after the evaluation, the doctor will send your certificate via email for your recommendation for medical marijuana.
    • After receiving that recommendation, you can then apply with the state of Vermont to complete the registration process.

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Book your appointment

  • Easily make appointment online
  • Skip unnecessary doctor office visits
  • Provide basic medical history
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Match with a Doctor

  • Connect w/ the right doctor for you.
  • Thorough evaluation via phone or video call.
  • Provider will answer any questions.
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Get your Medical Card

  • Upon Approval you’ll receive confirmation email
  • Receive a temporary card or card in the mail
  • Enjoy the benefits of being a medical card holder!
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Cannabis Policy Reform Timeline

1915: Cannabis use and possession were banned in Vermont due to federal prohibition

2004: Vermont legalized medical marijuana via Senate Bill 76 and established a cannabis control board

2007: Senate Bill 7 was passed to expand the medical program and qualifying conditions

2013: House Bill passed to decriminalize the possession of one ounce or less and eliminating penalties down to a civil infraction

2014: Governor Shumlin stated his support for a tax and regulate system for cannabis

2017: The Vermont State House voted to approve a ballot initiative to allow personal possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis but not commercial sales

2018: House Bill 511, an amended version of the 2017 cannabis laws, was passed. As recommended by the Governor’s marijuana advisory commission, Governor Phil Scott signed the law to legalize adult personal possession of one ounce of cannabis and allows individuals to cultivate two mature and four immature cannabis plants.

2022: Licensed dispensaries can begin to sell cannabis to adults in October thanks to legalization advocates for marijuana sales in the state.

Some of the Current Cannabis Bills in Vermont

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How many Vermont voters supported legalization?

    Fifty-eight percent of voters approved the state legislature to legalize cannabis in Vermont.

  • Are vape pens legal in Vermont?

    Yes, Marijuana inhalation devices are legal in private spaces; however, recreational retail sales are not yet operational.

  • Can I grow marijuana at home in Vermont?

    Yes. According to marijuana laws, an adult is allowed to grow up to two mature and four seedling plants on their private property.

  • Can I get a medical marijuana card in Vermont?

    Yes. Vermont medical marijuana laws require all qualified patients to be registered with the state before using cannabis for medicinal purposes. Requirements are as follows:

    • Submit a photo
    • Enclose a completed HealthCare Professional Verification Form.
    • Submit non-refundable 50 USD licensing fees
    • If you plant to grow, list the address and location where you plan to cultivate
    • The VMR must approve or deny an application for a registered medical marijuana patient in writing within thirty days of receipt.
    • Once approved, you’ll receive your medical card in the mail and you’ll be able to purchase cannabis from a designated dispensary in Vermont.

    Requirements are as follows: 

    Be 18 years of age or older

    You must be able to provide proof of your IL residency

    You must have a diagnosis that qualifies in Illinois and a doctor’s prescription.

    You must submit a signed Physician Certification with your MMP application – and that is where Leafy Doc can help.  We can assist with booking your appointment and then provide the Physician Certification so that you can apply to get your medical card. Once you have the card, you may visit licensed medical marijuana dispensaries and even grow medical cannabis.

  • Can I buy weed at a Vermont dispensary if I visit from outside of the state or internationally?

    No. Due to the public safety’s regulations, dispensaries are only allowed to sell cannabis products to registered Vermont residents and medical patients at their preferred dispensary.

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