Vermont Statewide Rule

Vermont Personal Cannabis Home Cultivation Limits

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Vermont (2026)

Vermont state law authorizes adults 21 and older to cultivate a limited number of cannabis plants at their primary residence, and municipalities cannot ban personal home cultivation that complies with statewide possession and growing rules.

Key Facts

Statute: 18 V.S.A. Section 4230e
Mature plants: Up to 2 per dwelling
Immature plants: Up to 4 per dwelling
Visibility: Out of public view
Age: 21 or older

Source: Vermont General Assembly

Full Breakdown

Under 18 V.S.A. Section 4230e and 7 V.S.A. Chapter 33, adults 21 or older may cultivate up to two mature and four immature cannabis plants per dwelling unit, regardless of how many adults reside there. Plants must be grown out of public view, on property the cultivator owns or has written permission to use, and secured from minors. Possession of cannabis harvested from home plants is limited to the household. Municipalities may regulate odors, structures, and nuisance impacts, but cannot prohibit personal cultivation that meets state standards or impose limits stricter than state law.

Violations & Penalties

Exceeding plant counts, public visibility, or sale of home-grown cannabis can result in civil penalties, criminal charges, and forfeiture under 18 V.S.A. Section 4230 et seq.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Vermont town ban personal cannabis cultivation?

No. Personal home cultivation within state plant limits is legal statewide. Towns can regulate nuisance issues like odors or structures but cannot prohibit otherwise lawful home growing.

Do plant limits apply per person or per household?

Per dwelling unit. Two mature and four immature plants is the maximum for a residence regardless of how many adults live there, under 18 V.S.A. Section 4230e.

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