STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Cannabis Laws in Vermont
Is weed legal in Vermont? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Is weed legal in Vermont? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
Cannabis is currently recreational in Vermont (VT). First state to legalize through legislature, not ballot initiative.
Adults in Vermont may possess up to 1 oz flower, 5g concentrate of cannabis.
| Category | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| Public Possession | 1 oz flower, 5g concentrate |
| Home Growing | 2 mature, 4 immature |
| Medical Program | Active |
| Dispensaries | ~40 licensed dispensaries |
Vermont became the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through the legislature (rather than a ballot initiative) in 2018, though commercial sales did not begin until October 2022. Adults 21+ may possess 1 ounce in public and grow 2 mature plants. The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) regulates commercial cannabis. Vermont emphasizes craft cannabis and has specific small-scale licensing provisions.
Despite recreational legality in Vermont, cannabis remains federally illegal. Employers can — and many do — still require drug tests.
The most common pre-employment test in Vermont is the urine test, which can detect THC metabolites for up to 30 days in regular users. See: How long does THC stay in urine?
