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7 V.S.A. § 904
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 904. Cultivator license

§ 904. Cultivator license|(a) A cultivator licensed under this chapter may cultivate, process, package, label, transport, test, and sell cannabis to a licensed wholesaler, product manufacturer, retailer, integrated licensee, and dispensary.(b) Cultivation of cannabis shall occur only in an enclosed, locked facility.(c) Representative samples of each lot or batch of cannabis intended for human consumption shall be tested for safety and potency in accordance with rules adopted by the Board.(d) Each cultivator shall create packaging for its cannabis.  (1) Packaging shall include:  (A) The name and registration number of the cultivator. (B) The strain and variety of cannabis contained. (C) The potency of the cannabis represented by the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol in milligrams total and per serving. (D) A "produced on" date reflecting the date that the cultivator finished producing the cannabis. (E) Appropriate warnings as prescribed by the Board in rule. (F) Any additional requirements contained in rules adopted by the Board in accordance with this chapter. Rules shall take into consideration that different labeling requirements may be appropriate depending on whether the cannabis is sold to a wholesaler, product manufacturer, or retailer.  (2) Packaging shall not be designed to appeal to persons under 21 years of age.   (e)(1) Only unadulterated cannabis shall be offered for sale. If, upon inspection, the Board finds any violative pesticide residue or other contaminants of concern, the Board shall order the cannabis, either individually or in blocks, to be:   (A) put on stop-sale; (B) treated in a particular manner; or (C) destroyed according to the Board's instructions.  (2) Cannabis ordered destroyed or placed on stop-sale shall be clearly separable from salable cannabis. Any order shall be confirmed in writing within seven days. The order shall include the reason for action, a description of the cannabis affected, and any recommended treatment. (3) A person may appeal an order issued pursuant to this section within 15 days after receiving the order. The appeal shall be made in writing and in accordance with section 847 of this title and shall clearly identify the cannabis affected and the basis for the appeal. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 904a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 904a. Small cultivators

§ 904a. Small cultivators|(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to move as much of the illegal cannabis market as possible into the regulated market for the purposes of consumer protection and public safety. It is also the intent of the General Assembly to encourage participation in the regulated cannabis market by small, local farmers. In furtherance of these goals, the Board shall consider policies to promote small cultivators as defined in section 861 of this title.(b) The application for small cultivator licenses shall be prioritized over larger cultivation licenses during the initial application period.(c) In accordance with subdivision 881(a)(2)(B) of this chapter, the Board shall consider the different needs and risks of small cultivators when adopting rules and shall make an exception or accommodation to such rules for cultivators of this size where appropriate, provided that the rules shall not provide for an exception or accommodation to the requirements of section 869 of this title.(d) Upon licensing, a small cultivator may sell cannabis to a licensed dispensary at any time for sale to patients and caregivers pursuant to the dispensary license or to the public pursuant to an integrated license, including the time period before retail sales are permitted for licensed cannabis retailers. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 905
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 905. Wholesaler license

§ 905. Wholesaler license|A wholesaler licensed under this chapter may:  (1) purchase cannabis from a licensed cultivator and integrated licensee, and cannabis products from a licensed product manufacturer, integrated licensee, and dispensary; and (2) transport, process, package, and sell cannabis and cannabis products to a licensed product manufacturer, retailer, integrated licensee, and dispensary. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 906
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 906. Product manufacturer license

§ 906. Product manufacturer license|A product manufacturer licensed under this chapter may:  (1) purchase cannabis from a licensed cultivator, wholesalers, or integrated licensee, and cannabis products from a licensed wholesaler, product manufacturer, integrated licensee, and dispensary; (2) use cannabis and cannabis products to produce cannabis products; and (3) transport, process, package, and sell cannabis products to a licensed wholesaler, product manufacturer, retailer, integrated licensee, and dispensary. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 907
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 907. Retailer license

§ 907. Retailer license|(a) A retailer licensed under this chapter may:  (1) purchase cannabis from a licensed cultivator, wholesaler, or integrated licensee, and cannabis products from a licensed wholesaler, product manufacturer, integrated licensee, and dispensary; and (2) transport, possess, and sell cannabis and cannabis products to the public for consumption off the registered premises.   (b) In a single transaction, a retailer may provide one ounce of cannabis or the equivalent in cannabis products, or a combination thereof, to a person 21 years of age or older upon verification of a valid government-issued photograph identification card.(c)(1) Packaging shall include:   (A) the strain and variety of cannabis contained; (B) the potency of the cannabis represented by the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol in milligrams total and per serving; (C) a "produced on" date reflecting the date that the cultivator finished producing the cannabis; (D) appropriate warnings as prescribed by the Board in rule; and (E) any additional requirements contained in rules adopted by the Board in accordance with this chapter.  (2) Packaging shall not be designed to appeal to persons under 21 years of age.   (d) A retailer shall display a safety information flyer at the point of purchase and offer a customer a copy of the flyer with each purchase. A retailer shall inform the customer that if the customer elects not to receive the flyer, the information contained in the flyer is available on the website for the Board. The flyer shall be developed by the Board in consultation with the Department of Health, posted on the Board's website, and supplied to the retailer free of charge. At a minimum, the flyer or flyers shall contain information concerning the methods for administering cannabis, the amount of time it may take for cannabis products to take effect, the risks of driving under the influence of cannabis, the potential health risks of cannabis use, the symptoms of problematic usage, how to receive help for cannabis abuse, and a warning that cannabis possession is illegal under federal law.(e) Internet ordering and delivery of cannabis to customers are prohibited. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 908
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 908. Testing laboratory license

§ 908. Testing laboratory license|(a) A testing laboratory licensed under this chapter may acquire, possess, analyze, test, and transport cannabis and cannabis products obtained from a licensed cannabis establishment, dispensary, or a member of the public.(b) Testing may address the following:  (1) residual solvents; (2) poisons or toxins; (3) harmful chemicals; (4) dangerous molds, mildew, or filth; (5) harmful microbials, such as E. coli or salmonella; (6) pesticides; and (7) tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol potency.   (c) A testing laboratory shall have a written procedural manual made available to employees to follow meeting the minimum standards set forth in rules detailing the performance of all methods employed by the facility used to test the analytes it reports.(d) In accordance with rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, a testing laboratory shall establish a protocol for recording the chain of custody of all cannabis samples.(e) A testing laboratory shall establish, monitor, and document the ongoing review of a quality assurance program that is sufficient to identify problems in the laboratory systems when they occur.(f) A cannabis establishment that is subject to testing requirements under this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter shall have its cannabis or cannabis products tested by an independent licensed testing laboratory and not a licensed testing laboratory owned or controlled by the license holder of the cannabis establishment. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 909
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 909. Integrated license

§ 909. Integrated license|(a) An integrated license shall allow the licensee to engage in the activities of a cultivator, wholesaler, product manufacturer, retailer, and testing laboratory as provided in sections 904-908 of this title.(b) An integrated license is only available to an applicant and its affiliates that hold a dispensary registration on April 1, 2022. There shall be no more than five total integrated licenses, one for each registered dispensary. Upon compliance with all application procedures and requirements, the Board shall issue an integrated license to the applicant. The licensee shall have the right to renew the license in accordance with rules adopted by the Board. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 951
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 35 - Medical Cannabis Registry|§ 951. Definitions

§ 951. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Board" means the Cannabis Control Board. (2) "Cannabis" has the same meaning as provided in section 831 of this title. (3) "Cannabis product" has the same meaning as provided in section 831 of this title. (4) "Dispensary" means a business organization licensed pursuant to chapter 37 of this title or 18 V.S.A. chapter 86. (5)(A) "Health care professional" means an individual licensed to practice medicine under 26 V.S.A. chapter 23 or 33, an individual licensed as a naturopathic physician under 26 V.S.A. chapter 81, an individual certified as a physician assistant under 26 V.S.A. chapter 31, or an individual licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse under 26 V.S.A. chapter 28.  (B) This definition includes individuals who are professionally licensed under substantially equivalent provisions in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or New York.  (6) "Immature cannabis plant" means a female cannabis plant that has not flowered and that does not have buds that may be observed by visual examination. (7) "Mature cannabis plant" means a female cannabis plant that has flowered and that has buds that may be observed by visual examination. (8) "Qualifying medical condition" means:  (A) cancer, multiple sclerosis, positive status for human immunodeficiency virus, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, glaucoma, Crohn's disease, Parkinson's disease, or the treatment of these conditions, if the disease or the treatment results in severe, persistent, and intractable symptoms; (B) post-traumatic stress disorder, provided the Department confirms the applicant is undergoing psychotherapy or counseling with a licensed mental health care provider; or (C) a disease or medical condition or its treatment that is chronic, debilitating, and produces one or more of the following intractable symptoms: cachexia or wasting syndrome, chronic pain, severe nausea, or seizures.  (9) "Registry" means the Vermont Medical Cannabis Registry. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. March 1, 2022.)
7 V.S.A. § 952
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 35 - Medical Cannabis Registry|§ 952. Registry

§ 952. Registry|(a) The Board shall establish and manage the Vermont Medical Cannabis Registry for the purpose of allowing persons with qualifying medical conditions and their caregivers to obtain privileges regarding cannabis and cannabis product possession, use, cultivation, and purchase.(b) A person who is a registered patient or a registered caregiver on behalf of a patient may:  (1) Cultivate not more than two mature and seven immature cannabis plants. Any cannabis harvested from the plants shall not count toward the two-ounce possession limit in subdivision (2) of this subsection, provided it is stored in an indoor facility on the property where the cannabis was cultivated and reasonable precautions are taken to prevent unauthorized access to the cannabis. (2) Possess not more than two ounces of cannabis. (3) Purchase cannabis and cannabis products at a licensed medical cannabis dispensary. Pursuant to chapter 37 of this title, a dispensary may offer goods and services that are not permitted at a cannabis establishment licensed pursuant to chapter 33 of this title.   (c)(1) Individual names and identifying information about patients and caregivers on the Registry are exempt from public inspection and copying under the Public Records Act and shall be kept confidential. Notwithstanding 1 V.S.A. § 317(e), the Public Records Act exemption created in this subsection shall continue in effect and shall not be repealed through operation of 1 V.S.A. § 317(e).  (2) In response to a person-specific or property-specific inquiry by a law enforcement officer or agency made in the course of a bona fide investigation or prosecution, the Board may verify the identities and registered property addresses of the registered patient and the patient's registered caregiver. The law enforcement officer or agency shall keep confidential any identities and addresses received pursuant to this subdivision.   (d) The Board shall establish an application process through rulemaking. The Board shall approve or deny the application for registration in writing within 30 days from receipt of a completed registration application. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. March 1, 2022.)
7 V.S.A. § 953
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 35 - Medical Cannabis Registry|§ 953. Patients

§ 953. Patients|(a) Pursuant to rules adopted by the Board, a person may register with the Board to obtain the benefits of the Registry as provided in section 952 of this title.(b) An application by a person under 18 years of age shall be signed by both the applicant and the applicant's parent or guardian. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. March 1, 2022.)
7 V.S.A. § 954
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 35 - Medical Cannabis Registry|§ 954. Caregivers

§ 954. Caregivers|(a) Pursuant to rules adopted by the Board, a person may register with the Board as a caregiver of a registered patient to obtain the benefits of the Registry as provided in section 952 of this title.(b)(1) The Board shall adopt rules that set forth standards for determining whether an applicant should be denied a caregiver card because of his or her criminal history record. An applicant shall not be denied solely on the basis of a criminal conviction that is not listed in 13 V.S.A. chapter 25 or 28.  (2) The Board shall obtain from the Vermont Crime Information Center a copy of the caregiver applicant's fingerprint-based Vermont criminal history records, out-of-state criminal history records, and criminal history records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.   (c) The Board shall adopt rules that set forth standards for determining whether an applicant should be denied a cannabis establishment license because of his or her criminal history record(d)(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of this subsection, a caregiver shall serve only one patient at a time, and a patient shall have only one registered caregiver at a time. A patient may serve as a caregiver for one other patient.  (2) A patient who is under 18 years of age may have two caregivers. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. March 1, 2022.)
7 V.S.A. § 955
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 35 - Medical Cannabis Registry|§ 955. Registration; fees

§ 955. Registration; fees|(a) A registration card shall expire one year after the date of issuance. A patient or caregiver may renew the card according to protocols adopted by the Board.(b) The Board shall charge and collect fees for annual registration for patients and caregivers. Fees shall be deposited in the Cannabis Regulation Fund as provided in section 845 of this title. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. March 1, 2022.)
7 V.S.A. § 956
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 35 - Medical Cannabis Registry|§ 956. Rulemaking

§ 956. Rulemaking|The Board shall adopt rules for the administration of this chapter. No rule shall be more restrictive than any rule adopted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to 18 V.S.A. chapter 86. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 9, eff. June 1, 2021.)
7 V.S.A. § 971
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 37 - Medical Cannabis Dispensaries|§ 971. Intent; purpose

§ 971. Intent; purpose|(a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a well-regulated system of licensed medical cannabis dispensaries for the purpose of providing cannabis, cannabis products, and related services to patients and caregivers who are registered on the Medical Cannabis Registry pursuant to chapter 35 of this title. Vermont first authorized dispensaries in 2011, and it is the intent of the General Assembly that dispensaries continue to provide unique goods and services to registered patients and caregivers for therapeutic purposes in a market that also allows cannabis establishments licensed pursuant to chapter 33 of this title.(b) A dispensary licensed pursuant to this chapter may engage in practices that are not permitted for a cannabis establishment. As such, a dispensary may:  (1) be vertically integrated under one license; (2) sell tax-free cannabis and cannabis products to patients and caregivers; (3) deliver cannabis and cannabis products to patients and caregivers; (4) allow patients and caregivers to purchase cannabis and cannabis products without leaving their vehicles; (5) produce and sell cannabis and cannabis products that have a higher THC content than is permitted for a cannabis establishment; (6) produce and sell cannabis products that may not otherwise be permitted for a cannabis establishment, but that would be appropriate for use by a patient as determined by the Board through rulemaking; and (7) sell larger quantities of cannabis and cannabis products than is permitted for a cannabis establishment. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. March 1, 2022.)
7 V.S.A. § 972
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 37 - Medical Cannabis Dispensaries|§ 972. Definitions

§ 972. Definitions|As used in this chapter:  (1) "Board" means the Cannabis Control Board. (2) "Cannabis" has the same meaning as provided in section 831 of this title. (3) "Cannabis product" has the same meaning as provided in section 831 of this title. (4) "Dispensary" means a business organization licensed under this chapter or 18 V.S.A. chapter 86. (5) "Registry" means the Vermont Medical Cannabis Registry. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. March 1, 2022.)
7 V.S.A. § 973
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 37 - Medical Cannabis Dispensaries|§ 973. Dispensary license

§ 973. Dispensary license|(a) A dispensary licensed pursuant to this chapter may:  (1) cultivate, package, label, test, and transport cannabis; (2) produce, package, label, test, and transport cannabis products; (3) sell and deliver cannabis and cannabis products to patients and caregivers registered under chapter 35 of this title; (4) acquire, purchase, or borrow cannabis, cannabis products, and services from another licensed Vermont medical cannabis dispensary or give, sell, or lend cannabis, cannabis products, and services to another licensed Vermont medical cannabis dispensary; and (5) purchase cannabis and cannabis products from a cannabis establishment licensed pursuant to chapter 33 of this title.   (b)(1) The following records shall be exempt from public inspection and copying under the Public Records Act and shall be confidential:   (A) any record in an application for a license relating to security, public safety, transportation, or trade secrets, including information provided in an operating plan pursuant to subdivision 881(a)(1)(B) of this title; and (B) any licensee record relating to security, public safety, transportation, trade secrets, or employees.  (2) Notwithstanding 1 V.S.A. § 317(e), the Public Records Act exemption created in this subsection shall continue in effect and shall not be repealed through operation of 1 V.S.A. § 317(e). (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. March 1, 2022.)
7 V.S.A. § 975
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 37 - Medical Cannabis Dispensaries|§ 975. Criminal background record checks; applicants

§ 975. Criminal background record checks; applicants|(a) The Board shall obtain from the Vermont Crime Information Center a copy of a license applicant's fingerprint-based Vermont criminal history records, out-of-state criminal history records, and criminal history records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.(b) The Board shall adopt rules that set forth standards for determining whether an applicant should be denied a medical cannabis dispensary license because of his or her criminal history record based on factors that demonstrate whether the applicant presently poses a threat to public safety or the proper functioning of the regulated market. Nonviolent drug offenses shall not automatically disqualify a candidate. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. March 1, 2022.)