CCB Hires Cary Giguere as Compliance Director
The Cannabis Control Board announced the hiring of Cary Giguere as Compliance Director during its Wednesday, June 29th, meeting.
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Manufacturing & Wholesale license applications open
The license application window for tier 1-3 manufacturing licenses, as well as wholesaling licenses, are open as of Friday, July 1st. More information available on our guidance page:
https://ccb.vermont.gov/guidance
Applicants may apply on the page for Adult Use Forms and Applications:
S.188 (Act 158) Summary
S.188 was signed by Governor Scott on May 31, 2022 and became Act 158, an act relating to regulating licensed small cannabis cultivation as farming.
The full bill text may be found on our Laws, Rules, and Regulations page, along with a document summarizing the Act.
Summer Meeting Schedule
The CCB voted during its Tuesday, May 31st meeting to adopt a new meeting schedule through August of this year. Starting next week, those dates are as follows. All meetings will be Wednesdays at 1pm, unless otherwise noted.
Pre-Qualification is CLOSED
As of Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the application window for new pre-qualification applications is closed.
Individuals or businesses with existing applications have until Tuesday, June 14, 2022 to upload any missing documentation. All incomplete applications will be closed and withdrawn at close of business on the 14th.
First Cannabis Establishment License Issued
The Cannabis Control Board issued its first license Monday May 16th to a small indoor cultivator: Rutland Craft Cannabis in Brandon, Vermont. The applicant, who applied under the Board’s social equity program, has been informed of their licensure and may begin operations immediately.
Statement on May 1st Deadline to Issue Licenses
The Cannabis Board announced on Monday that it will not begin issuing cannabis licenses on May 1st as provided for in Act 164. The Board does not anticipate a long delay in issuing licenses to qualified applicants. The Board has made significant progress in meeting this target date, however our core mission remains creating a safe, effective, and equitable adult-use market.
Cultivation Tiers 1-5: Applications are Open
As of today, April 25, 2022, the application window for tiers 1-5 and types (indoor, outdoor, and mixed) of cultivator licenses is open, ahead of our planned May 1st release date.
The window remains open for testing labs and integrated licenses.
Please visit our forms and applications page for more information and to apply:
We're HIRING!
The Cannabis Control Board is hiring for a number of positions. We're looking dedicated individuals to join our team regulating Vermont's burgeoning legal cannabis market. Openings include:
Pre-Qualifications closing on May 31, 2022
The Cannabis Control Board unanimously voted during it's April 18, 2022 meeting to close the window for pre-qualification applications, effective Tuesday May 31, 2022.
The Board will continue to accept new pre-qualification applications until that time. More information may be found on our website: