Fast, easy, and affordable
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Create a profile and book an appointment with a Vermont-licensed medical marijuana physician.
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Attend your appointment, bringing relevant ID and medical records/clinic notes with you. Once approved, you will receive your electronic certification immediately.
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Get qualified for medical cannabis by applying online to the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB). You will also need to designate a dispensary and state whether or not you intend to cultivate cannabis. The same application form allows you to designate a caregiver as well. Vermont’s Medical Cannabis Program (MCP) will process complete applications within 30 days of receipt. Once you have your card, you can legally purchase from a dispensary.
Getting certified for medical cannabis in Vermont brings with it several benefits.
Here is a brief overview of the history of medical marijuana laws and legislation in Vermont:
2004 – Governor James Douglas passes the "Act Relating to Marijuana Use by Persons with Severe Illness," alongside Senate Bill 76 (SB 76) and House Bill 645 (HB 645). This removed state-level penalties on the use and possession of marijuana for those with debilitating conditions.
2011 – SB 17 is passed, providing a framework for registering up to 4 medical marijuana dispensaries for the state of Vermont. This is known as "An Act Relating To Registering Four Nonprofit Organizations To Dispense Marijuana For Symptom Relief."
2013 – Two medical marijuana dispensaries open.
In 2015, Senate Bill 95 and House bill 277 were submitted, proposing regulated recreational cannabis sales; however, neither bill passed during the 2015 legislative session.
2017 – 2018 – In May 2017, the Vermont House approved a bill to allow personal possession, use, and cultivation of cannabis but not commercial sales.
How to qualify
To get a medical marijuana card in Vermont, you must first speak to a physician. This can be carried out online with Leafwell and gives you the chance to meet your doctor, ask any questions, and have the doctor understand more about you and your medical needs.
You can qualify for a medical marijuana certificate in Vermont during your appointment and receive the paperwork which the state will need to complete your application.
To apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Vermont, you must be a legal resident of Vermont.
Patients must be aged 18 or over to apply for a medical marijuana card for themselves. Minors can have caregivers apply on their behalf, and you will also need to provide photographic identification and proof of address.
The following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana card in Vermont:
As an MMJ cardholder in Vermont, you are permitted to possess 2 oz. on your person, and no more than the yield of two (2) mature plants in your home.
In addition, there are also these possession limits:
Recreational cannabis is legal in Vermont. Non-medical cannabis users may possess up to one ounce of cannabis flower, 5 grams of concentrate, and grow up to two plants. Those growing their own may not possess more than the yield of two plants in their own home.
Caregivers
Some patients may be eligible for an MMJ Card but unable to apply for one themselves. For example, should the patient be a minor under 18, or if the patient needs assistance accessing medical cannabis, a caregiver can be assigned to complete the process on their behalf.
Caregivers will also need to fill out an application online similar to one that patients fill out. Caregivers must be 21 and can either apply simultaneously or apply separately. The caregiver will need to provide:
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Their details (name, address, DOB, email, etc.)
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A digital photograph.
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Proof of ID and address.
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$50 Application fee, payable to the state.
Vermont does not recognize other states’ medical marijuana cards, recommendations, or physician’s certifications at this time.
However, others states with reciprocity may recognize a valid Vermont MMJ ID card.
The following states accept or recognize out-of-state medical marijuana cards:
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An online consultation with a Leafwell healthcare provider for a Vermont medical marijuana card costs $199. Patients must also pay a separate $50 fee with their state application to the Vermont Medical Cannabis Program.
Here’s an overview of the fees:
The consultation fee includes a three-year certification, and you’ll only be charged if approved. Plus, now you can sign up with a friend and each save 10% on your consultation with Leafwell.
*State fees are not included with Leafwell fees and are paid directly to the state.
In Vermont, the following conditions may qualify you for a medical marijuana certificate and card:
There are three simple steps to seeing a Leafwell provider in Vermont:
Vermont’s medical marijuana program is run by the Cannabis Control Board (CCB). You can submit your application online or via a print form. Application forms and the patient portal login page can be found here.
You must be at least 18 years of age in order to apply for a Medical Marijuana Card in Vermont. Caregivers must also be 18 years of age.
Yes, medical marijuana patients in Vermont can have a caregiver. To apply as a caregiver, follow this process:
Once you’ve been approved by a Leafwell physician, here’s what you need to do:
