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Is marijuana legal in Vermont
As of 2025, marijuana is legal in Vermont for both medical and recreational use, subject to specific regulations.
Recreational Use:
Recreational marijuana was legalized in Vermont in January 2018 through Act 86, making it the first state to legalize cannabis via legislation rather than a voter initiative. Adults 21 and older may legally:
- Hold a maximum of one ounce (28 grams) of marijuana.
- Cultivate two mature and four immature plants per household.
Retail sales of marijuana became legal in October 2022, regulated by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB). Licensed dispensaries can sell cannabis products, and municipalities have the option to allow or ban cannabis retail operations.
Medical Use:
Vermont legalized medical marijuana in 2004 under Senate Bill 76. Registered patients with qualifying conditions (e.g., chronic pain, PTSD, cancer) may possess up to 2 ounces and grow limited plants. The state maintains a Medical Cannabis Registry, and patients must obtain certification from a licensed healthcare provider.
Restrictions:
- Public consumption is prohibited.
- It is prohibited to drive while under the influence of cannabis.
- Employers may maintain drug-free workplace policies.
- Homegrown cannabis cannot be sold.
Vermont continues refining regulations to ensure public health, equity in licensing, and safe consumer access to cannabis products.
