Vermont § 886 - Incapacity or distress; special permitting; immunity
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 886 — Incapacity or distress; special permitting; immunity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 886. Incapacity or distress; special permitting; immunity
- (a) It is the purpose of this section to authorize the Board to effectively oversee cannabis
establishments and the persons authorized to operate such establishments in case of
incapacity of a principal, dysfunction, operating distress, interruption in licensure,
abrupt closure, or judicial intervention including receivership. (b) The Board may issue a special permit temporarily authorizing a licensed or unlicensed
designee of suitable ability and judgment to temporarily operate a cannabis establishment,
or to possess, transport, or dispose of cannabis and cannabis products, as specified
by the terms of the permit. The permit shall be printed on official Board letterhead,
bear the signature of the Chair of the Board, state clearly a means of prompt authentication
by law enforcement and licensees, and specify start and end dates and times. A person’s
eligibility for a permit under this subsection shall not be limited by subdivision
901(d)(3) of this title. (c) A person acting in conformity with the terms and scope of a special permit issued
pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall be immune from civil and criminal
liability in relation to possession, transportation, or transfer of cannabis within
the borders of this State. The Board shall not be liable for economic losses resulting
from forfeiture, seizure, sequestration, sale stoppage, transportation, storage, or
destruction of cannabis or cannabis products. (d) If appropriate to facilitate judicial proceedings involving a cannabis establishment
or its principals, including an action for receivership, a State court of competent
jurisdiction may request that the Board determine whether a person is suited by background
and qualifications to hold a special permit issued pursuant to subsection (b) of this
section for a purpose specified by the court. In the alternative, the court may ask
that the Board recommend such person. (Added 2025, No. 56, § 7, eff. July 1, 2025.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 886
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 886 cover?
Section 886 ("Incapacity or distress; special permitting; immunity") 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 § 886?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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