Vermont § 971 - Intent; purpose
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 971 — Intent; purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 971. Intent; purpose
- (a) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a well-regulated system of licensed
medical cannabis dispensaries for the purpose of providing cannabis, cannabis products,
and related services to patients and caregivers who are registered on the Medical
Cannabis Registry pursuant to chapter 35 of this title. Vermont first authorized dispensaries
in 2011, and it is the intent of the General Assembly that dispensaries continue to
provide unique goods and services to registered patients and caregivers for therapeutic
purposes in a market that also allows cannabis establishments licensed pursuant to
chapter 33 of this title. (b) A dispensary licensed pursuant to this chapter may engage in practices that are not
permitted for a cannabis establishment. As such, a dispensary may: (1) be vertically integrated under one license; (2) sell tax-free cannabis and cannabis products to patients and caregivers; (3) deliver cannabis and cannabis products to patients and caregivers; (4) allow patients and caregivers to purchase cannabis and cannabis products without leaving
their vehicles; (5) produce and sell cannabis and cannabis products that have a higher THC content than
is permitted for a cannabis establishment; (6) produce and sell cannabis products that may not otherwise be permitted for a cannabis
establishment but that would be appropriate for use by a patient as determined by
the Board through rulemaking; and (7) sell larger quantities of cannabis and cannabis products than is permitted for a cannabis
establishment. (Added 2019, No. 164 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. March 1, 2022.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 971
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 971 cover?
Section 971 ("Intent; purpose") 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 § 971?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 971" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 971 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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