Vermont

Recreational Legal

Medical Legal

38 dispensaries

Vermont became the first state to legalize recreational cannabis through the legislature (rather than a ballot initiative) in 2018. The state launched retail sales in 2022 with a focus on small, independent operators and social equity.

Recreational Since

2018

Act 86

Medical Since

2004

Act 65

Tax Rate

14%

Excise tax + local

Dispensaries

Statewide

Legal Status Overview

Recreational Use Legal

Adults 21+ can purchase and possess cannabis at licensed retailers

Medical Program Active

Registered patients have higher possession limits and tax exemptions

Home Cultivation Allowed

Up to 6 plants per household (2 mature, 4 immature)

Public Consumption Prohibited

Cannot consume in public spaces, vehicles, or near schools

Federal Property Prohibited

Illegal on all federal lands and properties

Key Regulations

Legal StatusRecreational Legal

Minimum Age21+

Tax Rate14%

Licensed Dispensaries38

Public ConsumptionProhibited

Home CultivationAllowed (6 plants (2 mature, 4 immature))

Top Dispensaries in Vermont

Burlington

Ceres Natural Remedies

★4.8(312 reviews)

Montpelier

Vermont Dispensary

★4.7(198 reviews)

South Burlington

Green State Gardener

★4.6(245 reviews)