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Vermont's Medical-only Cannabis Licensing Paused
Vermont's Medical-Only cannabis dispensary licensing is now paused as state regulators refine the rules governing how these specialized businesses operate. The decision came during the Cannabis Control Board's (CCB) July 30 meeting and is intended to ensure fair, consistent, and sustainable growth in the state's cannabis market.
This pause in Vermont's Medical-Only licensing follows an earlier halt in new retail cannabis approvals, which has been in effect since October. Regulators are currently developing new siting and credentialing guidelines to prevent market saturation and to address loopholes that could allow some businesses to bypass fair competition.
The Vermont Legislature has empowered the CCB to create a medical use endorsement program for retailers. These endorsements allow participating businesses to sell medical-grade cannabis products and provide services that regular recreational retailers cannot offer. Board member Kyle Harris noted that roughly 15 to 16 retailers have already expressed strong interest in obtaining Vermont's Medical-Only endorsements, with more than 100 new medical card applications filed in recent days.
Harris expressed optimism for Vermont's Medical-Only expansion, saying the program "hopefully explodes." He added that the pause will allow the board to assess whether certain parts of the state are underserved by medical cannabis providers.
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