State Law Tracker · Vermont

Cannabis and hemp law in Vermont

In Vermont, recreational cannabis is legal, medical cannabis is legal, and delta-8 THC is banned.

Last verified October 24, 2026 · Last major change July 2026

RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned

Is recreational cannabis legal in Vermont?

Legal. Legal possession since 2018 and licensed retail since October 2022; since July 1, 2026 adults 21+ may possess 2 oz (10 g of hashish) and grow 2 mature and 4 immature plants.

Is medical cannabis legal in Vermont?

Legal. Registry card program with registered dispensaries, administered by the Cannabis Control Board.

What are the rules for hemp products in Vermont?

A 2023 Cannabis Control Board rule bars intoxicating hemp-derived and synthetic cannabinoids outside the licensed cannabis system; Act 178, signed June 18, 2026, moved all hemp oversight to the board.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Vermont?

Banned. Delta-8, delta-10 and synthetic cannabinoids are prohibited unless the Cannabis Control Board registers the product as cannabis or authorizes it for a medical dispensary.

What happens if you break the law in Vermont?

Adults 21+ may possess 2 oz; possessing more can bring a civil fine (up to $100 for a first offense) or a misdemeanor charge with up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine.

Sources

  1. legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.0278
  2. legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/18/084/04230
  3. legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.0323
  4. ccb.vermont.gov/sites/ccb/files/2023-04/Emergency.Hemp_.Rule_2023-4-24.pdf
⚠︎ Federal law — affects every state A federal funding law signed in November 2025 (Public Law 119-37) narrows the legal definition of hemp, and a stopgap funding law signed September 2, 2026 (Public Law 119-103) split its start into two dates. On November 12, 2026, products containing cannabinoids that a cannabis plant cannot produce naturally, such as THC-O, fall outside it. The rest takes effect December 11, 2026, including the exclusion of chemically converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, a 0.3% limit measured as total THC (including THCA), and a limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. State rules apply on top of the federal law. Sources: Public Law 119-103, Sec. 2019 · Congressional Research Service · Akerman LLP
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