Laws about Marijuana are under the Vermont Health Statutes. Although Vermont allows some use of medical marijuana, all other use or possession is illegal.
If you are convicted of possession with less than 2oz. of marijuana, that offense is still a misdemeanor in Vermont, and on your first prosecuted offense, can cost you upto 6 months in jail and or $500.
A second offense for possession is a felony, and can mean up to 2 years in jail and a $2000 fine.
If you are caught growing 3 or more plants, or if you are selling 1/2 oz or less, you could get up to 3 years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
These convictions go on a permanent record. Some of the rights you take for granted, are not guaranteed after a conviction, such as:
Freedom to travel (parole limitations or border trouble)
Ability to receive student loans and scholarships
Ability to vote (with a felony, you lose this right until the end of your incarceration)
Ability to get a job or apartment (criminal background checks may take you out of the running)
Think about what you're risking. Windham County has two Drug Recognition Experts who are able to identify what drug or drugs an intoxicated person has used. The police are out there.
