CCB and Legislative Update
The State House adjourned on Friday, May 10, closing out a contentious legislative session consumed by challenges from a select few to remove essential agriculture-related protections for hundreds of outdoor cultivators, policies we fought hard to enact, with Governor Scott allowing a broad-ranging miscellaneous bill H.270 into law as Act 166 (2024). The Cannabis Control Board recently launched a Propagation License, issued new pre-roll guidance, will be voting to open up a rules amendment process, and will be working on equity, medical program, and outdoor siting legislative reports later this year in preparation for the 2025 legislative session.
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What’s In Bill H.612?
As lawmakers in the State House take their annual Town Meeting Day recess and crossover approaches, a procedural deadline for bills to move from one legislative chamber to the other to be passed into law, Bill H.612 has emerged as the leading cannabis-related legislation and most likely to reach the Governor's desk this year. We take this moment to break down each section of the bill and offer analysis as we prepare to continue advocacy in the Senate after recess.
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CCB and Legislative Update
The Cannabis Control Board closed out its first rules amendment process late last year, which went into effect on October 21, 2023, and we anticipate the Board reopening the amendment process again later this year. The State House convened on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 and there has already been a slew of initial activity surrounding cannabis-related bills this legislative session. As the market approaches its third year, fiscal projections are being surpassed while foundational equity work remains unfinished …
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Cannabis Retailers Stand Up Principles to Drive Greater Market Fairness in Vermont and National Competitiveness
Cannabis retailers hold a crucial role in the Vermont adult-use marketplace …
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