How's Pot Doing in Vermont?

Cannabis is 100% Legal in Vermont

Last reviewed: January 13, 2026

Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Vermont?

YES

"Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person 21 years of age or older who possesses one ounce or less of cannabis or five grams or less of hashish and two mature cannabis plants or fewer or four immature cannabis plants or fewer or who possesses paraphernalia for cannabis use shall not be penalized or sanctioned in any manner by the State or any of its political subdivisions or denied any right or privilege under State law." - legislature.vermont.gov

Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Vermont?

YES

"Cannabis and cannabis products may be purchased by adults 21 and older with a valid government-issued photo ID card." - ccb.vermont.gov

Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Vermont?

YES

""a person 21 years of age or older who cultivates not more than two mature cannabis plants and four immature cannabis plants shall not be penalized or sanctioned" ... "Personal cultivation of cannabis only shall occur: (A) on property lawfully in possession of the cultivator or with the written consent of the person in lawful possession of the property"" - legislature.vermont.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Vermont?

YES

"A registered patient or registered caregiver may possess, use, and transport marijuana for symptom relief in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter and rules adopted by the Board. A registered patient or registered caregiver may possess no more than two ounces of usable marijuana and, if not designated to receive marijuana from a dispensary, may cultivate no more than two mature marijuana plants and four immature marijuana plants." - legislature.vermont.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Vermont?

YES

"sell and deliver cannabis and cannabis products to patients and caregivers registered under chapter 35 of this title" - legislature.vermont.gov

Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Vermont?

YES

"A patient and their registered caregiver may possess not more than six mature cannabis plants, and twelve immature plants." - ccb.vermont.gov