Vermont Medical Marijuana News
Feb 18, 2012
Times Argus, 18 Feb 2012 - MONTPELIER - A recent survey of Vermonters shows broad support of decriminalization of marijuana, but legislation is stalled in the House that would reduce the possession of small quantities of marijuana to a civil offense. According to a Public Policy Polling survey of nearly 1,100 Vermonters released this week, a majority of Vermont voters is in favor of removing criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Under Vermont law, the penalty for possession of marijuana is up to six months in jail and up to a $500 fine.
Jun 3, 2011
Times Argus, 03 Jun 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Gov. Peter Shumlin on Thursday signed into law a bill that allows up to four medical marijuana dispensaries to set up shop in Vermont. The bill passed the Legislature this year amid opposition from some leaders in the state's law enforcement community, and Vermont is now the eighth state in the country to give registered medical marijuana users a place to get the drug.
Jun 3, 2011
Times Argus, 03 Jun 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Gov. Peter Shumlin on Thursday signed into law a bill that allows up to four medical marijuana dispensaries to set up shop in Vermont. The bill passed the Legislature this year amid opposition from some leaders in the state's law enforcement community, and Vermont is now the eighth state in the country to give registered medical marijuana users a place to get the drug.
Jun 3, 2011
Times Argus, 03 Jun 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Gov. Peter Shumlin on Thursday signed into law a bill that allows up to four medical marijuana dispensaries to set up shop in Vermont. The bill passed the Legislature this year amid opposition from some leaders in the state's law enforcement community, and Vermont is now the eighth state in the country to give registered medical marijuana users a place to get the drug.
May 9, 2011
Burlington Free Press, 05 May 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Rep. Patti Komline was going to vote for a bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Vermont until a letter from Vermont's top federal prosecutor landed on her desk hours before the vote Wednesday. The last-minute letter threw a speed bump in front of a bill headed for passage, but appeared unlikely to halt it. U.S. Attorney Tristram Coffin warned in the letter that marijuana remains illegal under federal law and those associated with a dispensary were at risk of prosecution.
May 9, 2011
Burlington Free Press, 05 May 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Rep. Patti Komline was going to vote for a bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Vermont until a letter from Vermont's top federal prosecutor landed on her desk hours before the vote Wednesday. The last-minute letter threw a speed bump in front of a bill headed for passage, but appeared unlikely to halt it. U.S. Attorney Tristram Coffin warned in the letter that marijuana remains illegal under federal law and those associated with a dispensary were at risk of prosecution.
May 9, 2011
Burlington Free Press, 05 May 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Rep. Patti Komline was going to vote for a bill that would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Vermont until a letter from Vermont's top federal prosecutor landed on her desk hours before the vote Wednesday. The last-minute letter threw a speed bump in front of a bill headed for passage, but appeared unlikely to halt it. U.S. Attorney Tristram Coffin warned in the letter that marijuana remains illegal under federal law and those associated with a dispensary were at risk of prosecution.
Apr 16, 2011
Burlington Free Press, 15 Apr 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Sen. Philip Baruth stood on the Senate floor Thursday evening and told the story of how two relatives -- his grandmother and aunt -- had cancer and doctors told them marijuana might help them. His grandmother was too horrified to consider it, the Chittenden County Democrat said. In the case of his aunt, he was a college student and found himself in a tough spot.
Apr 4, 2011
Burlington Free Press, 04 Apr 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Here's what Shayne Lynn envisions somewhere in Chittenden County: an office as non-descript as a doctor's office or a pharmacy from which he would sell marijuana to those with qualifying medical conditions. There'd be a waiting room. Clients would be seen by appointment only. There'd be security. He might also offer clients yoga, acupuncture and Reiki. He'd probably grow the marijuana somewhere else, at an indoor facility.
Apr 4, 2011
Burlington Free Press, 04 Apr 2011 - MONTPELIER -- Here's what Shayne Lynn envisions somewhere in Chittenden County: an office as non-descript as a doctor's office or a pharmacy from which he would sell marijuana to those with qualifying medical conditions. There'd be a waiting room. Clients would be seen by appointment only. There'd be security. He might also offer clients yoga, acupuncture and Reiki. He'd probably grow the marijuana somewhere else, at an indoor facility.
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