Apr 15, 2016
2. 241, Appropriations Committee, cultivation, Department of Health, Judiciary Committee, Vermont, VT, Ways and Means Committee
Last week, some observers appeared to give up on Vermont legalization bill S. 241 after it was gutted by the House Judiciary Committee. Not so fast! Today, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to amend S. 241 and restore core legalization provisions.
In order to legally cultivate two plants, a person would be required to purchase a permit from the Department of Health for $125. Permits would be good for one year, and information on permit-holders would have to be kept confidential by the department (no fishing expeditions by law enforcement would be allowed).
We will continue advocating for a regulated market approach, but we are very pleased with this development, and we will continue to push for improvements as the process continues.
If you are a Vermont resident, please contact your lawmakers and tell them to support this measure.