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Vermont Statewide Rule

Vermont Personal Cannabis Home Cultivation Limits

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Vermont (2026)

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
Last verified: August 20, 2026Source: Vermont General Assembly

Summary

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.

§ 4230e. Cultivation of cannabis by a person 21 years of age or older (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person 21 years of age or older who cultivates not more than two mature cannabis plants and four immature cannabis plants shall not be penalized or sanctioned in any manner by the State or any of its political subdivisions or denied any right or privilege under State law. (2) Each dwelling unit shall be limited to two mature cannabis plants and four immature cannabis plants regardless of how many persons 21 years of age or older reside in the dwelling unit. As used in this section, “dwelling unit” means a building or the part of a building that is used as a primary home, residence, or sleeping place by one or more persons who maintain a household. (3) Any cannabis harvested from the plants allowed pursuant to this subsection shall not count toward the one-ounce possession limit in section 4230a of this title, 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. (4) Cultivation in excess of the limits provided in this subsection shall be punished in accordance with section 4230 of this title. (b)(1) Personal cultivation of cannabis only shall occur: (A) on property lawfully in possession of the cultivator or with the written consent of the person in lawful possession of the property;

Source: Vermont General AssemblyView official code

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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