Is cannabis legal in Vermont?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Vermont?

Cannabis in Vermont is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Vermont for adults 21 and older (Act 86). It is regulated by the Cannabis Control Board.

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Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Vermont for adults 21 and older (Act 86).

Permitted

Summary

Recreational cannabis is legal in Vermont for adults 21 and older (Act 86). It is regulated by the Cannabis Control Board.

Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/18/084/04230a · Updated August 2, 2026

Vermont Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Vermont →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Vermont for adults 21 and older (Act 86).
Possession Limits in Vermont →Permitted
In Vermont, adults 21 and older may possess up to 1 ounce of flower and up to 5 grams of hashish or concentrate.
Home Cultivation in Vermont →Permitted
Vermont allows home growing for adults 21 and older: up to 2 mature and 4 immature plants per dwelling unit, regardless of how many adults live there (18 V.S.A. § 4230e); plants must not be visible from a public place and must be secured from access by persons under 21.
Public Use in Vermont →Permitted
Using cannabis in public is not allowed in Vermont — use is restricted to private property.
Buying Cannabis in Vermont →Permitted
Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Vermont at licensed retail dispensaries, up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower per transaction — raised from 1 ounce effective July 1, 2026 by an amendment to 7 V.S.A. § 907(2)(b).

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