Possession:
-Minimum: Fine, probation and/or some jail time (varies by case)

-Maximum: $500 fine, 6 months

Manufacturing:
-Minimum: Fine, probation and/or some jail time (varies by case)

-Maximum: $10,000 fine, 3 years

Sales:
-Minimum: Fine, probation and/or some jail time (varies by case)

-Maximum: $10,000 fine, 2 years

Trafficking:
-Minimum: Fine, probation and/or some jail time (varies by case)

-Maximum: $1,000,000 fine, 30 years

Pending Legislation:
-House Bill 757, An Act Relating to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Proposes system of dispensaries for distribution and study of law changes needed to allow pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana; referred to Committee on Human Services.

-House Bill 630, An Act Relating to Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Establishes system of dispensaries for distributing medical marijuana; committed to Committee on Human Services.

-House Bill 651, An Act Relating to Providing Medical Marijuana through State Licensed Liquor Stores
Authorizes liquor stores to dispense limited quantities of medical marijuana to patients in certain circumstances; moved to Committee on Human Services.

Data based on first offense. Penalties can vary based on circumstance and official discretion.

Possession (Adults & Juvenile): 787

Sale & Manufacturing (Adult & Juvenile): 75

Juvenile Arrests (Possession & Sale): 114

Total Marijuana Related Arrests: 862

Arrests Per Capita: 1 out of 1,000

DEA Seizures (Marijuana): 798.8 pounds

Summary: Law became effective July 1, 2004.

Registered Patients: 187

Amount Allowed: 2 ounces of usable marijuana, 2 mature marijuana plants and 7 immature plants

Qualifying Conditions: Cancer, AIDS, HIV, multiple sclerosis (MS), cachexia, wasting syndrome, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures

Distribution System: Not addressed in law

Patient/ Caretaker Registration Fee: $50 (annual)

Dispensary Fee: Not applicable

- Chronically ill Vermonters left in legal limbo (WCAX)

- Vermont residents support marijuana decriminalization (The Vermont Cynic)