Vermont § 844 - Authority for criminal background checks
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 844 — Authority for criminal background checks, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 844. Authority for criminal background checks
- (a) The Board shall establish a user agreement with the Vermont Crime Information Center
in accordance with 20 V.S.A. chapter 117 for the purpose of obtaining Vermont criminal history records, out-of-state criminal
history records, and criminal history records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
as required by chapters 33 (cannabis establishments) and 37 (medical cannabis dispensaries)
of this title. (b) A fingerprint-based state and national criminal history record check shall be conducted
for each natural person prior to being issued a cannabis establishment identification
card pursuant to chapter 33 (cannabis establishments) of this title or a medical cannabis
dispensary identification card pursuant to chapter 37 (medical cannabis dispensaries)
of this title. The Board may require that such record checks be completed as a condition
precedent to license renewal. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. Oct. 7, 2020; amended 2025, No. 56, § 2, eff. July 1, 2025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 844
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 844 cover?
Section 844 ("Authority for criminal background checks") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 844?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 844 apply to my situation?
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