Vermont Marijuana Information & FAQ

The approved medical conditions for Vermont's medical marijuana program include: cancer, AIDS, HIV, multiple sclerosis, cachexia, wasting syndrome, severe and chornic pain, severe and chronic nausea, seizures.

In order to become a “registered patient” with the Vermont Marijuana Registry you must complete the application that is attached or appears at the end of this document if you are reading it on the Registry web site. If you are reading this document on the Registry web site you may download and print a copy of the form. Paper copies of the form may be completed with a typewriter or by hand. The form must be completed in ink. You will be responsible for completing most of the form. However, part of the form will need to be completed by your health care provider. Your health care provider must be licensed to practice in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts or New York in order to complete the form. After all sections of the form are completed you will need to have it notarized. You are also required to provide a digital photograph of yourself for your Marijuana Registry Identification Card. Mail the completed form (faxes are not acceptable) along with the other required items to the Vermont Marijuana Registry at the address provided on the form. The Registry will process your application within 30 days after your application is complete. If your application is approved you will be notified in writing and receive a Marijuana Registry Identification Card. If your application is denied you will be notified in writing and be advised of your right to appeal the denial. Registrations are issued for one year and are renewable. A new application packet (forms, fee and photo) must be submitted for each renewal request. The Registry will notify you when it’s time to renew your registration. Please Note: VSP stations are not available to take the photograph that will accompany your application. You may get your picture taken anywhere that offers passport photographs or any private individual with a digital camera can take the picture. The file submitted must be in .jpg format.

A licensed health care provider in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or New York can fill out the form or medical records from their facilities can be supplied.

There is a $50 fee for each application.

Yes, but the parent or guardian must also sign the application

Yes, no more than two ounces of usable marijuana, two mature plants, and seven immature plants.

Registration is mandatory in Vermont to benefit from the protections of the law.

No, Vermont has no reciprocity agreements with other states.

Registered patients must designate a dispensary through a procurement form.

A physician is required to re-certify a patient after one year or updated medical documents must be provided through the application process. There is no revocation process outlined.

A physician is required to re-certify a patient after one year or updated medical records can be provided through the normal application process.

Vermont Registry does not outline a process for lost or stolen cards. Contact the registry directly at 802-241-5115

It is important to recognize that these state marijuana laws do not change the fact that using marijuana continues to be an offense under Federal law.

A caregiver must be at least 21 years old and designated by the applicant. The caregiver must also fill out an application form, agree to a criminal background check and pay a $50 fee.

Yes, if the patient designated the caregiver's address as the grow location on their application. Possession limits apply.

There are no restrictions for caregivers from being able to also register as a qualifying patient outlined, please contact the registry for more information.

Patients must select a dispensary that they choose to receive their medical marijuana from via a procurement form. A dispensary must be registered with the state and follow several rules under the law.

A limit is not outlined, but the procurement form identifies 4 dispensaries.

Registered patients or caregivers on behalf of the patient can cultivate marijuana within the possession limits, but the indoor location must be disclosed on the original patient application. Registered dispensaries can also cultivate marijuana and are subject to other limits.

Patients and caregivers can only grow at the designated indoor location selected on the patient's application. Possession limits apply. Registered dispensaries can also cultivate and are limited to 28 mature plants, 98 immature plants, and 28 ounces of usable marijuana. Several other rules apply to registered dispensaries.