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The key benefits of a medical marijuana card in Vermont
Access to Vermont dispensaries
Patients with a medical cannabis card can access Vermont’s 5 medical cannabis dispensaries as well as other, licensed adult use dispensaries. Qualified patients may also have access to other dispensary services (e.g. delivery).
Tax savings
Save up to 20% in state taxes compared to recreational users. Save up to $360 per year based on $150 monthly spend.
Cultivation
Medical card holders can grow up to 6 plants, while non-card holders (adults 21+) can only grow 2 cannabis plants.
Higher possession
Medical card holders can possess 2 oz of cannabis products, while recreational users can only possess 1 oz.
Access to higher quality / more potent products
Medical patients may have access to higher-potency cannabis products (compared to recreational users).
Lower age restriction
Patients 18+ can qualify for a medical card.
Minors can also apply for a medical card if they have an approved caregiver.
Recreational dispensaries are available to residents aged 21+.
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Getting approved for a Vermont medical marijuana card has never been easier. With our online platform, you can register, consult with a doctor, and receive your certification in just a few minutes. Our process is designed to be quick, easy, and convenient, so you can get the relief you need without the hassle. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, or another qualifying condition, our streamlined system ensures you can access medical marijuana swiftly and efficiently.
1. Sign Up
Create a Leafwell profile and book an appointment with a Vermont-licensed medical marijuana doctor.
2. Meet Your Provider
Discuss medical marijuana treatment with one of our medical marijuana doctors and why you’d like a medical cannabis card.
3. Get Your Certification
Once approved, you will receive your electronic medical marijuana certification immediately.
4. Apply for Your Card with the State of Vermont
Apply to the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB) online. You will need to designate a dispensary and state whether or not you intend to participate in the home cultivation of marijuana plants.
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How to qualify for the Vermont medical marijuana program
Medical marijuana patients must be 18 or older and have a qualifying condition to apply for the Vermont medical cannabis program. According to Vermont marijuana laws, the following conditions may qualify you to apply for your medical marijuana card online:
Additionally, patients may be certified for a medical card if they have a condition that produces any of the following symptoms:
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2 documents needed to apply for a Vermont medical marijuana card
To apply for a medical marijuana card in Vermont, you must follow a few essential steps to ensure your eligibility and successful registration.
- Proof of Identity
You will need a government-issued photo ID, such as a Vermont driver’s license or state ID card. - Medical Marijuana Recommendation
Consult with a registered MMJ physician who can evaluate your condition and provide a recommendation. Once approved, you can download your certification immediately to complete your application.
Next steps after approval
Congratulations on getting approved for your medical certification. Here’s a guide to what you need to do next.
Getting Your Vermont Medical Marijuana Card
- Create a new patient account with the Vermont Cannabis Control Board.
- Download your Health Care Professional Verification Form which will be emailed to you after your appointment with Leafwell. Please check that all the information is correct before submitting it to the state.
- Complete all parts of the application form.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
- Upload a photo that will be used for your card.
- If required, complete the caregiver application too — this can be found on the same page as the patient form.
- The state will process complete applications within 30 days and mail you your card.
How to renew your Vermont medical card
Interested in a Vermont medical marijuana card renewal? The process is similar to when you initially applied for your medical marijuana card. Here’s everything you need to know:
- Sign in to Leafwell or register as a renewal patient if you’re new to Leafwell. Speak with a Vermont-licensed marijuana doctor online.
- Get approved and download your Health Care Professional Verification form immediately.
- Log into the Vermont government website to renew your state registration.
- Submit your renewal application online and pay the state’s $50 fee.
- Receive your new registry card in the mail in 30 business days.
For more information about the med card renewal process or to begin the process today, check out our Vermont renewal page.
Next steps after renewal
Congratulations on your recent renewal! If you’re already a Vermont patient and do NOT yet have an online portal account, you will need to email the program (ccb.med@vermont.gov) and request that they set one up for you.
Renewing Your Vermont Medical Marijuana Card
- Log into your existing account with the Vermont Cannabis Control Board.
- Download your Health Care Professional Verification Form – this will be emailed to you after your appointment with Leafwell. Please check that all the information is correct before submitting it to the state.
- Complete all parts of the application form.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
- Upload a photo that will be used for your card.
- If required, complete the caregiver application too – this can be found on the same page as the patient form.
- The state will process complete applications within 30 days and mail you your card.
Legal limitations for Vermont cardholders
Medical use is legal: Medical marijuana treatment is legal in Vermont. Eligible patients can join the Vermont marijuana registry and receive a medical cannabis certification. The program is overseen by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board.
Recreational cannabis use is legal in Vermont: Recreational users may purchase and possess up to one ounce of cannabis flower and five grams of concentrate.
Possession limits for medical marijuana patients: As an MMJ cardholder in Vermont, you are permitted to purchase and possess 2 oz of medical cannabis products, including cannabis flower, from medical dispensaries. They are allowed five grams of cannabis concentrate for medical use. Medical cannabis patients may possess no more than the yield of two mature marijuana plants in their home.
Cultivation is legal: A Vermont medical marijuana patient enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana registry is permitted to grow cannabis. Recreational users may also cultivate up to two marijuana plants. Those growing their own plants may not possess more than the yield of two plants in their own home.
The “Act Relating to Marijuana Use by Persons with Severe Illness” legally allows a medical cannabis patient and their registered caregivers to collectively cultivate no more than two mature plants and four immature plants.
How to become a caregiver in Vermont
Caregiver Requirements:
- Minimum 21 years of age and a Vermont resident.
- A registered patient may register as a caregiver for another registered patient but may not register as their own caregiver.
- A caregiver can serve up to two patients at a time, and a patient shall have only one registered caregiver at a time.
- Patients under 18 years of age may have two registered caregivers.
- The CCB will conduct a background check on caregivers before issuing a caregiver card.
Caregiver Registration (State):
- Caregivers can now apply online.
- The caregiver must pay the $50 nonrefundable state fee.
- The caregiver needs to have their own email address separate from the patient. The CCB can create the portal account if it still needs to be set up. Patients and caregivers who do not have an online portal account should email the Vermont medical cannabis program to request an account.
- The username will be the email address. A temporary password will be sent to the caregiver.
- You do not need to submit a printed application in addition to applying online.
Can I use my Vermont medical card in other states?
Vermont does not recognize other states’ medical marijuana cards, recommendations, or certifications by a medical marijuana doctor at this time. However, other states with reciprocity laws may recognize a valid Vermont MMJ ID card.
The following states and territories recognize Vermont medical marijuana cards and allow cannabis use by Vermont patients:
- Arizona
- Arkansas *
- Delaware
- Hawaii *
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Michigan (at the dispensary’s discretion)
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey *
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma *
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- U.S. Virgin Islands *
- Utah * (up to two 21-day periods in a calendar year)
- Washington, D.C.
*Visitors must complete a visiting patient application process with the state program.
Minor medical cannabis patient information
Patients under 18 may join Vermont’s medical marijuana program and use medical marijuana products legally. However, the patient will require a caregiver to apply on their behalf.
Note: Leafwell cannot currently certify minor patients in Vermont. We apologize for the inconvenience.
FAQs
What do I need to know about applying for my medical cannabis card in Vermont online?
- Register with Leafwell and speak to a Vermont-licensed physician online. Consultations cost $99, and you'll only be charged if approved.
- Get approved and receive your certification immediately.
- Submit your certification with your application to the Vermont Medical Cannabis Program.
- Get approved by the state within 30 days and receive your medical card to purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary.
How do I apply for the state program in Vermont?
- Create a new patient account with the Vermont Cannabis Control Board.
- Download your Health Care Professional Verification Form, which you will receive via email after your appointment with Leafwell. Please ensure all the information is correct before submitting it to the state.
- Complete all parts of the application form.
- Pay the $50 application fee.
- Upload a photo that will be used for your card.
- If required, complete the caregiver application, too – this can be found on the same page as the patient form.
- The state will process complete applications within 30 days and mail you your card.