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7 V.S.A. § 844
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 31 - Cannabis|§ 844. Authority for criminal background checks

§ 844. Authority for criminal background checks|The Board shall establish a user agreement with the Vermont Crime Information Center in accordance with 20 V.S.A. chapter 117 for the purpose of obtaining Vermont criminal history records, out-of-state criminal history records, and criminal history records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation as required by chapters 33 (cannabis establishments) and 37 (medical cannabis dispensaries) of this title. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 845
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 31 - Cannabis|§ 845. Cannabis Regulation Fund

§ 845. Cannabis Regulation Fund|(a) There is established the Cannabis Regulation Fund, which shall be managed in accordance with 32 V.S.A. chapter 7, subchapter 5. The Fund shall be maintained by the Cannabis Control Board.(b) The Fund shall be composed of:  (1) all State application fees, annual license fees, renewal fees, and civil penalties collected by the Board pursuant to chapters 33 (cannabis establishments) and 37 (medical cannabis dispensaries) of this title; and (2) all annual and renewal fees collected by the Board pursuant to chapter 35 (medical cannabis registry) of this title.   (c) Monies from the Fund shall only be appropriated for the purposes of implementation, administration, and enforcement of this chapter and chapter 33 of this title. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 846
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 31 - Cannabis|§ 846. Fees

§ 846. Fees|(a) The Board shall have the authority to charge and collect State and local license fees as provided under this chapter and chapter 33 of this title. State and local license fees shall be due and payable at the time of application or renewal.(b) The Board shall deposit State fees into the Cannabis Regulation Fund.(c) After reduction for costs of administration and collection, the Board shall pay local license fees on a quarterly basis to the municipality in which the fees were collected. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 847
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 31 - Cannabis|§ 847. Appeals

§ 847. Appeals|(a)(1) A party aggrieved by a final decision of the Board may, within 30 days of the decision, appeal that decision by filing a notice of appeal with the Executive Director who shall assign the case to an appellate officer.  (2)(A) The review shall be conducted on the basis of the record created before the Board.  (B) In cases of alleged irregularities in procedure before the Board not shown in the record, proof on that issue may be taken by the appellate officer.    (b) The appellate officer shall not substitute his or her judgment for that of the Board as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The appellate officer may affirm the decision or may reverse and remand the matter with recommendations if substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the Board's finding, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are:  (1) in violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (2) in excess of the statutory authority of the Board; (3) made upon unlawful procedure; (4) affected by other error of law; (5) clearly erroneous in view of the evidence on the record as a whole; (6) arbitrary or capricious; or (7) characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.   (c) A party aggrieved by a decision of the appellate officer may appeal to the Supreme Court, which shall review the matter on the basis of the records created before the Board.(d) The Board shall have the authority to contract for the services of an appellate officer. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 862
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 862. Not applicable to hemp or therapeutic use of cannabis

§ 862. Not applicable to hemp or therapeutic use of cannabis|This chapter applies to the regulation of cannabis establishments by the Board and shall not apply to activities regulated by 6 V.S.A. chapter 34 (hemp), 18 V.S.A. chapter 86 (therapeutic use of cannabis), or chapters 35 (Medical Cannabis Registry) and 37 (cannabis medical dispensaries) of this title. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 863
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 863. Regulation by local government

§ 863. Regulation by local government|(a)(1) Prior to a cannabis retailer or the retail portion of an integrated licensee operating within a municipality, the municipality shall affirmatively permit the operation of such cannabis establishments by majority vote of those present and voting by Australian ballot at an annual or special meeting warned for that purpose. A municipality may place retailers or integrated licensees, or both, on the ballot for approval.  (2) A vote to permit the operation of a licensed cannabis retailer or integrated licensee within the municipality shall remain in effect until rescinded by majority vote of those present and voting by Australian ballot at a subsequent annual or special meeting warned for that purpose. A rescission of the permission to operate a licensed cannabis retailer or integrated licensee within the municipality under this subdivision shall not apply to a licensed cannabis retailer or integrated licensee that is operating within the municipality at the time of the vote.   (b) A municipality that hosts any cannabis establishment may establish a cannabis control commission composed of commissioners who may be members of the municipal legislative body. The local cannabis control commission may issue and administer local control licenses under this subsection for cannabis establishments within the municipality. The commissioners may condition the issuance of a local control license upon compliance with any bylaw adopted pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4414 or ordinances regulating signs or public nuisances adopted pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 2291. The commission may suspend or revoke a local control license for a violation of any condition placed upon the license. The Board shall adopt rules relating to a municipality's issuance of a local control license in accordance with this subsection and the local commissioners shall administer the rules furnished to them by the Board as necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.(c) Prior to issuing a license to a cannabis establishment under this chapter, the Board shall ensure that the applicant has obtained a local control license from the municipality, if required.(d) A municipality shall not:  (1) prohibit the operation of a cannabis establishment within the municipality through an ordinance adopted pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 2291 or a bylaw adopted pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4414; (2) condition the operation of a cannabis establishment, or the issuance or renewal of a municipal permit to operate a cannabis establishment, on any basis other than the conditions in subsection (b) of this section; and (3) exceed the authority granted to it by law to regulate a cannabis establishment. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020; amended 2021, No. 62, § 1, eff. June 7, 2021.)
7 V.S.A. § 864
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 864. Advertising

§ 864. Advertising|(a) "Advertise" and "advertisement" have the same meaning as in section 861 of this title.(b) A cannabis establishment advertisement shall not contain any statement or illustration that:  (1) is deceptive, false, or misleading; (2) promotes overconsumption; (3) represents that the use of cannabis has curative effects; (4) offers a prize, award, or inducement for purchasing cannabis or a cannabis product, except that price discounts are allowed; (5) offers free samples of cannabis or cannabis products; (6) depicts a person under 21 years of age consuming cannabis or cannabis products; or (7) is designed to be or has the effect of being particularly appealing to persons under 21 years of age.   (c) Cannabis establishments shall not advertise their products via any medium unless the licensee can show that not more than 15 percent of the audience is reasonably expected to be under 21 years of age.(d) All advertisements shall contain health warnings adopted by rule by the Board in consultation with the Department of Health.(e) All advertisements shall be submitted to the Board on a form or in a format prescribed by the Board, prior to the dissemination of the advertisement. The Board may:  (1) require a specific disclosure be made in the advertisement in a clear and conspicuous manner if the Board determines that the advertisement would be false or misleading without such a disclosure; or (2) require changes that are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare or consistent with dispensing information for the product under review. (Added 2021, No. 62, § 6, eff. June 7, 2021.)
7 V.S.A. § 865
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 865. Education

§ 865. Education|(a) A licensee shall complete an enforcement seminar every three years conducted by the Board. A license shall not be renewed unless the records of the Board show that the licensee has complied with the terms of this subsection.(b) A licensee shall ensure that each employee involved in the sale of cannabis or cannabis products to the public completes a training program approved by the Board prior to selling cannabis or cannabis products and at least once every 24 months thereafter. The training shall include information about the health effects of the use of cannabis and cannabis products. A licensee shall keep a written record of the type and date of training for each employee, which shall be signed by each employee. A licensee may comply with this requirement by conducting its own training program on its premises, using information and materials furnished by the Board. A licensee who fails to comply with the requirements of this section shall be subject to a suspension of not less than one day of the license issued under this chapter. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 866
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 866. Youth

§ 866. Youth|(a) A cannabis establishment licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not dispense or sell cannabis to a person under 21 years of age or employ a person under 21 years of age. The Board may assess civil penalties against or suspend or revoke the license of a cannabis establishment that dispenses or sells cannabis or cannabis products to a person under 21 years of age.(b) A cannabis establishment shall not permit a person under 21 years of age to enter a building or enclosure on the premises where cannabis is located. This subsection shall not apply to a registered patient visiting a dispensary even if that dispensary is located in a building that is located on the same premises of a cannabis establishment.(c) The Board, in consultation with the Department of Health, shall adopt rules in accordance with section 881 of this title to:  (1) prohibit cannabis products or the packaging of such products that are designed to make the product more appealing to persons under 21 years of age; (2) prohibit the packaging of cannabis and cannabis products that is designed to make the product more appealing to persons under 21 years of age; (3) require that cannabis products sold by licensed retailers and integrated licensees are contained in child-resistant packaging; and (4) require that cannabis and cannabis products sold by licensed retailers and integrated licensees are packaged with labels that clearly indicate that the contents of the package contain cannabis and should be kept away from persons under 21 years of age.   (d) In accordance with section 864 of this title, advertising by a cannabis establishment shall not depict a person under 21 years of age consuming cannabis or cannabis products or be designed to be or have the effect of being particularly appealing to persons under 21 years of age. Cannabis establishments shall not advertise their products via any medium unless the licensee can show that not more than 15 percent of the audience is reasonably expected to be under 21 years of age. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020; amended 2021, No. 62, § 7, eff. June 7, 2021.)
7 V.S.A. § 867
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 867. Standard symbol for cannabis

§ 867. Standard symbol for cannabis|The Board shall create a standard symbol that shall be used on all cannabis and cannabis products sold by a licensed cannabis retailer to indicate that the contents of a package contain cannabis. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 868
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 868. Prohibited products

§ 868. Prohibited products|(a) The following are prohibited products and may not be cultivated, produced or sold pursuant to a license issued under this chapter:  (1) cannabis flower with greater than 30 percent tetrahydrocannabinol; (2) solid concentrate cannabis products with greater than 60 percent tetrahydrocannabinol; (3) oil cannabis products except for those that are sold prepackaged for use with battery-powered devices; (4) flavored oil cannabis products sold prepackaged for use with battery-powered devices and any cannabis flower that contains characterizing flavor that is not naturally occurring in the cannabis; (5) cannabis products that contain delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol and nicotine or alcoholic beverages; and (6) any cannabis, cannabis products, or packaging of such items that are designed to make the product more appealing to persons under 21 years of age. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 869
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 869. Cultivation of cannabis; environmental and land use standards

§ 869. Cultivation of cannabis; environmental and land use standards|(a)(1) A cannabis establishment shall not be regulated as "farming" under the Required Agricultural Practices, 6 V.S.A. chapter 215, or other State law, and cannabis produced from cultivation shall not be considered an agricultural product or agricultural crop for the purposes of 32 V.S.A. chapter 124, 32 V.S.A. § 9741, or other relevant State law.  (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1) of this subsection, the cultivation of cannabis on agricultural land and the use of farm buildings to dry or process that cannabis shall not disqualify the land or buildings from the use value appraisal program or constitute "development" under 32 V.S.A. § 3752(5), provided that:  (A) the agricultural land or farm building is enrolled in the use value appraisal program at the time cannabis cultivation commences; (B) the agricultural land or farm building is not transferred to another owner; (C) the cultivation, drying, or processing of cannabis is done by a licensed small cultivator on 1,000 square feet or less of agricultural land; and (D) all other requirements under 32 V.S.A. chapter 124 continue to be met.    (b) The cultivation, processing, and manufacturing of cannabis regulated under this chapter shall comply with all applicable State, federal, and local environmental, energy, or public health law, unless otherwise provided under this chapter.(c) A cannabis establishment regulated under this chapter shall be subject to regulation under 24 V.S.A. chapter 117 as authorized by this chapter.(d)(1) The cultivation, processing, and manufacturing of cannabis regulated under this chapter shall comply with the following sections of the Required Agricultural Practices:   (A) section 6, regarding conditions, restriction, and operating standards; (B) section 8, regarding groundwater quality and groundwater quality investigations; and (C) section 12, regarding subsurface tile drainage.  (2) Application of or compliance with the Required Agricultural Practices under subdivision (1) of this subsection shall not be construed to provide a presumption of compliance with or exemption to any applicable State, federal, and local environmental, energy, public health, or land use law required under subsections (b) and (c) of this section.   (e) Persons cultivating cannabis or handling pesticides for the purposes of the manufacture of cannabis products shall comply with the worker protection standard of 40 C.F.R. part 170. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 882
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 882. Suspension and revocation of licenses; civil penalties

§ 882. Suspension and revocation of licenses; civil penalties|(a) The Board shall have the authority to suspend or revoke a cannabis establishment license for violations of this chapter in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.(b) The Board shall have authority to issue civil citations for violations of this chapter in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. Any proposed rule under this section shall include the full, minimum, and waiver penalty amounts for each violation. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 883
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 883. Criminal background record checks; applicants

§ 883. 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 cannabis establishment 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 an applicant. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 884
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 884. Cannabis establishment identification card

§ 884. Cannabis establishment identification card|(a) Every owner, principal, and employee of a cannabis establishment shall obtain an identification card issued by the Board.(b)(1) Prior to issuing the identification card, the Board shall obtain from the Vermont Crime Information Center a copy of the person's Vermont fingerprint-based criminal history records, out-of-state criminal history records, and criminal history records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  (2) The Board shall adopt rules that set forth standards for determining whether a person should be denied a cannabis establishment identification card 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 an applicant.   (c) Once an identification card application has been submitted, a person may serve as an employee of a cannabis establishment pending the background check, provided the person is supervised in his or her duties by someone who is a cardholder. The Board shall issue a temporary permit to the person for this purpose, which shall expire upon the issuance of the identification card or disqualification of the person in accordance with this section.(d) An identification card shall expire one year after its issuance or upon the expiration of the cannabis establishment's license, whichever occurs first. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 902
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 902. License qualifications and application process

§ 902. License qualifications and application process|(a) An applicant, principal of an applicant, and person who owns or controls an applicant, who is a natural person:  (1) shall be 21 years of age or older; and (2) shall consent to the release of his or her criminal and administrative history records.   (b) As part of the application process, each applicant shall submit, in a format prescribed by the Board, an operating plan. The Board shall adopt rules regarding the required components of an application for each type of license.(c) The Board shall obtain a fingerprint-based Vermont criminal history record, an out-of-state criminal history record, a criminal history record from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and any regulatory records relating to the operation of a business in this State or any other jurisdiction for each of the following who is a natural person:  (1) the applicant; (2) each proposed principal; and (3) each individual who would control the business.   (d) An applicant who is denied a license may appeal the Board's determination in accordance with section 847 of this title. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 903
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 33 - Cannabis Establishments|§ 903. Priorities; business and technical assistance

§ 903. Priorities; business and technical assistance|(a) The Board shall issue licenses pursuant to this chapter as determined according to a system of priorities adopted by rule by the Board. The system of priorities shall require consideration of criteria, including:  (1) whether the applicants have an existing medical cannabis dispensary license in good standing; (2) whether the applicants would foster social justice and equity in the cannabis industry by being a minority or women-owned business; (3) whether the applicants propose specific plans to recruit, hire, and implement a development ladder for minorities, women, or individuals who have historically been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition; (4) whether applicants propose specific plans to pay employees a living wage and offer benefits; (5) whether the project incorporates principles of environmental resiliency or sustainability, including energy efficiency; and (6) the geographic distribution of cannabis establishments based on population and market needs.   (b) The Agency of Commerce and Community Development, in collaboration with the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, shall provide business and technical assistance to Vermont applicants with priority for services based on criteria adopted by the Board in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.(c) No later than September 1, 2021, the Board shall begin working with the Department of Labor, Agency of Commerce and Community Development, the Department of Corrections, and the Director of Racial Equity to develop outreach, training, and employment programs focused on providing economic opportunities to individuals who historically have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Oct. 7, 2020.)