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Rule Details
Rule Number:
25P002
Title:
Rule 1: Licensing of Cannabis Establishments.
Type:
Standard
Status:
Adopted
Agency:
Vermont Cannabis Control Board
Legal Authority:
7 V.S.A. ยงยง 843(a); 843(b)(1); and 843(c)(1).
Summary:
This is a comprehensive update to rules governing adult-use cannabis establishments and the medical cannabis system. Amendments to Rule 1 streamline renewal; establish siting requirements for retailers; simplify license changes; provide for tier changes based on performance; require deposit accounts; increase flexibility to address past misconduct by applicants; and retire a cumbersome system of prequalification. Amendments to Rule 2 clarify safety standards and allowable use of the Inventory Tracking System; prohibit consignment; standardize transport manifests; disallow illusory brands; standardize warning symbols; provide for product remediation; provide for curbside transactions; implement propagation cultivator licensing; integrate hemp-derived additives; and prohibit cannabinoids in beverage alcohol. Amendments to Rule 3 provide for retailer medical endorsements and raise standards for medical products. Amendments to Rule 4 create a process for orders concerning adulterated products.
Persons Affected:
Cannabis consumers; cannabis establishments; Department of Public Safety, Department of State's Attorneys & Sheriffs; Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets; Department of Health; Department of Labor; Division of Fire Safety; Department of Liquor & Lottery; Department of Taxes.
Economic Impact:
Few broad economic impacts are to be expected. Amendments in this rule eliminate redundancies in the license renewal process, reducing regulatory overhead to licensees. The rule also implements a legislative directive to promulgate site requirements for cannabis retailers, implementing the Legislature's intent to promote regional balance and combat unfavorable oversaturation of localities. In general, entry restrictions shield incumbents from competition and inflate prices; however, this effect should be small, because (1) affected localities will by definition be sites of high existing competition, and (2) the rule will encourage new applicants not to exit, but instead to locate where consumers otherwise would have limited access and fewer choices.
Posting date:
Jan 15,2025
Hearing Information
Information for Hearing # 1
Hearing date:
Location:
Cannabis Control Board Conference Room
Address:
89 Main Street, 3rd Floor
City:
Montpelier
State:
VT
Zip:
05602
Hearing Notes:
Also virtually via MS Teams: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 219 147 510# Dial in by phone +1 802-828-7667,,219147510 Phone conference ID: 219 147 510#; or by visiting ccb.vermont.gov/event/ccb-rules-hearing.
Meeting ID: 219 147 510# Dial in by phone +1 802-828-7667,,219147510 Phone conference ID: 219 147 510#; or by visiting ccb.ve
State:
VT
Zip:
n/a
Hearing Notes:
MS Teams: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 219 147 510# Dial in by phone +1 802-828-7667,,219147510 Phone conference ID: 219 147 510#; or by visiting ccb.vermont.gov/event/ccb-rules-hearing.
