Andrew Subin, a Burlington attorney who advises cannabis businesses, predicted it may be January before stores have a sufficient supply on their shelves.
Retailers and growers warn of cannabis shortage ahead of retail sales
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7 more applicants approved for recreational cannabis sales
All of the new license-holders are social equity or economic empowerment applicants.
Most small communities limiting big spending this town meeting season
“The Selectboard decided to wait for any major changes until there can be a floor discussion,” East Montpelier Town Clerk Rosie Laquerre said at a time when 75% of Vermont municipalities are trading in-person gatherings for pandemic-era ballots.
Monica Donovan: Weed dealers don’t put fentanyl in cannabis
Fentanyl is far more expensive per gram than cannabis — and a grower gains nothing by killing their customers. It’s just bad business, don’t you think?
State board decides against cannabis warning labels recommended by state medical society
“There’s a lot more that can be done than just trying to pack a whole bunch of information on a tiny little label,” said James Pepper, chair of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board.
Cannabis Control Board votes against favoring economic opportunity zones for licenses
Equity is a consideration in who gets licenses to sell marijuana. The board wanted to prevent applicants from moving into economic opportunity zones just to get an advantage in getting licenses.
Hopeful cannabis entrepreneurs prepare for Vermont’s new legal market
While the earliest date retail cannabis establishments can begin selling their products to the public is still more than a year away, many are getting ready to set up shop.
Scott signs crime victim notification, expungement and marijuana bills into law
The governor signed several pieces of legislation Monday as the remaining few bills that have passed the House and Senate are clearing his desk this week.
Cannabis Control Board seeks a Vermont marijuana market ‘rooted in equity’
In its first meeting last week, members of the board stressed that establishing a “diverse and equitable” cannabis market would be a priority.
House and Senate reach budget agreement, on pace for Friday adjournment
Budget talks nearly stalled this week, but on Thursday the House and Senate struck a deal.
House backs marijuana bill with social equity provisions
The legislation would establish a fund to provide loans and grants to help people of color and others who have been affected by previous marijuana laws open cannabis businesses.
St. Johnsbury, the largest town in the Kingdom, approves pot shops
Tuesday’s decision to allow retail marijuana sales came down to 31 votes.
Senators race to address racial equity, small growers’ concerns, in new pot market
The lawmakers are considering a loan fund to help people of color and others hurt by outmoded marijuana laws to launch businesses in the new retail marijuana system.
Burlington, Brattleboro, Montpelier and other municipalities approve pot shops
As of 9 p.m. Tuesday, at least 10 municipalities had approved retail cannabis shops on Town Meeting Day.
