The bill amends various sections of Vermont's cannabis laws to enhance regulatory oversight and clarify definitions related to cannabis and hemp products. Notably, it allows law enforcement to seize cannabis possessed unlawfully in violation of both the title and administrative rules. It also establishes a requirement for criminal background checks for individuals applying for cannabis establishment identification cards and includes provisions for the Cannabis Control Board to issue special permits in cases of incapacity or distress of a principal operator. Additionally, the bill specifies that hemp products do not include substances regulated as cannabis products and sets forth new labeling requirements for cannabis packaging.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a reporting requirement for the Cannabis Control Board to assess cannabis fees and their impact on small local farmers and social equity applicants. It also updates definitions related to tobacco products to include synthetic nicotine and clarifies the liability of transferees in bulk sales regarding tax obligations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 7-832, 7-844, 7-861(23), 7-861, 7-881, 7-883, 7-884, 7-901, 7-904, 7-904b, 7-910, 32-3260
As Passed By the House -- Official: 7-832, 7-844, 7-861(23), 7-861, 7-881, 7-883, 7-884, 7-901, 7-904, 7-904b, 7-910, 32-3260, 32-7702
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 7-832, 7-844, 7-861(23), 7-861, 7-881, 7-883, 7-884, 7-901, 7-904, 7-904b, 7-910, 32-3260, 32-7702
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 7-832, 7-844, 7-861(23), 7-861, 7-881, 7-883, 7-884, 7-901, 7-904, 7-904b, 7-910, 32-3260, 32-7702, 10-325u
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 7-832, 7-844, 10-325u, 7-861(23), 7-861, 7-883, 7-884, 7-904, 7-904b, 32-3260, 32-7702
As Enacted: 7-832, 7-844, 10-325u, 7-861(23), 7-861, 7-883, 7-884, 7-904, 7-904b, 32-3260, 32-7702