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The Vermont Cannabis Control Board will launch a pilot program, effective January 15, 2025, to research how a disposable cannabis vaping device reclamation program could be implemented within the bounds of Vermont’s adult use cannabis market. The purpose of the pilot program is to measure the rate of reclamation for disposable cannabis vaping devices made from a compostable PLA based plastic, that also have a removable and rechargeable battery component.

The Cannabis Control Board proposes to amend its administrative rules.

Please read the full public notice here.

On November 20, 2024, the Cannabis Control Board voted to temporarily halt the application process for new cultivation applications, effective February 1, 2025.    

The deadline for a complete cultivation application is the close of business, 4:30 pm, January 31, 2025.  

Leadership of Champlain Valley Dispensary, Inc. (d/b/a Ceres Collaborative), license INTG0001, have notified the Cannabis Control Board that Ceres will be winding down operations following the bankruptcy of its parent company in Canada. 

CCB staff are working closely with Ceres to ensure the orderly and responsible closure of its businesses.  

At its September meeting, the Cannabis Control Board voted to stop accepting new retail applications as of Oct. 25, 2024.

At its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Cannabis Control Board voted to temporarily reopen applications for Tier 1 and Tier 2 cultivation licenses.

The Cannabis Control Board recently issued this Request for Proposals for consulting services. 

Through this Request for Proposal (RFP) the Cannabis Control Board is seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies that can provide:

CCB to Close Application Window for New Retail and Tier 2 Cultivation Licenses

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CCB Staff have been made aware of scams targeting cannabis businesses in Vermont.

Scammers posing as utility companies place phone calls, often knowing key account details as well as the fact that the business is cannabis-related. Some reports have said the phone calls also spoof a local number. The callers then demand payment under threat of the power being shut off. One report detailed that the caller specifically mentioned a cannabis fee for power.