Vermont Statewide Rule
Vermont Personal Cannabis Home Cultivation Limits
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
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;
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
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