Vermont Medical Marijuana Card – Fast Online Certification | Medical Card Exam™

(Updated March 2023)

1. 1. Introduction: Vermont Medical Marijuana Card – Fast Online Certification | Medical Card Exam™

Vermont — known for its maple syrup, mountain landscapes, and progressive social policies — has been a leader in cannabis reform. Both medical and recreational cannabis are legal, with retail sales officially beginning in October 2022. Adults 21+ can possess, purchase, and cultivate cannabis within state limits, though public consumption and use on federal land remain prohibited.

1. 2. Quick Facts – Vermont Medical Marijuana Card – Fast Online Certification | Medical Card Exam™

Legal Status	Medical & Recreational (Retail sales began 2022)
Recreational Possession Limit	1 oz flower OR 5 g concentrates
Medical Possession Limit	2 oz usable cannabis
Home Cultivation (Recreational)	2 mature & 4 immature plants
Home Cultivation (Medical)	Up to 6 mature & 6 immature plants*
Sales Tax (Rec)	14% excise + 6% sales tax (20% total)
Sales Tax (Med)	Exempt
Reciprocity	No
Delivery	Yes (Medical only)

*Patients may possess the full harvest of their plants.

1. 3. Legalization Timeline

• • 2004 – Medical cannabis legalized (SB 76)
  • 2013 – Decriminalization: ≤2 oz possession reduced to civil penalty (HB 200)
  • 2017 – Recreational legalization attempt vetoed
  • 2018 – H.511 passes, legalizing possession & home cultivation for adults 21+ (no retail sales)
  • 2020 – Bill passed to establish retail sales framework
  • 2022 – Recreational cannabis retail sales begin

1. 4. Possession & Purchase Rules

Adults 21+ (Recreational):

• • Flower: 1 oz (28.35 g)
  • Concentrates: 5 g
  • Home Grow: 2 mature & 4 immature plants per household

Medical Patients:

• • Flower: 2 oz usable cannabis
  • Home Grow: Up to 6 mature & 6 immature plants
  • THC limit: 100 mg per single medical product serving

Transfers Between Adults:

• • Flower: up to 1 oz
  • Concentrates: up to 5 g
  • Must be without remuneration (no money, goods, or services in exchange)

1. 5. Taxes & Revenue Allocation

• • Recreational: 14% excise + 6% state sales tax = 20% total
  • Medical: No tax

Revenue Use:

• • One-third of excise revenue (up to $10M) funds drug misuse prevention programs

1. 6. Medical Cannabis Program

Qualifying Conditions Include:

• • Cancer
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Glaucoma
  • Crohn’s disease
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • PTSD (with Mental Health Care Provider Form)
  • Severe pain, seizures, severe nausea
  • Any hospice patient

Card Details:

• • Fee: $50 (new or renewal)
  • Valid for 1 year
  • Recommendation from MD, DO, naturopath, NP, or PA

1. 7. Licensed Dispensaries (Medical)

• • Multiple state-licensed dispensaries operational
  • Medical delivery services available
  • Registered caregivers may serve up to 2 patients at a time

1. 8. Reciprocity

• • Vermont does not recognize out-of-state medical cannabis cards

1. 9. Consumption Rules

✅ Allowed:

• • Private residences (with owner’s consent)

❌ Prohibited:

• • Public spaces
  • Businesses without cannabis consumption licenses
  • Motor vehicles (driver or passenger)
  • Federal land (e.g., national parks)

1. 10. Transportation Rules

• • Cannabis must be in a sealed container or stored in the trunk
  • Federal laws still apply on interstate travel and federal land

1. 11. Enforcement Considerations

• • Public use can result in fines
  • Possession above legal limits may lead to criminal charges
  • Unlicensed sales remain illegal

1. 12. Resources & References

• • Cannabis Control Board: ccb.vermont.gov
  • NORML – Vermont: norml.org/laws/vermont