Delta-8 and Hemp THC Laws in Vermont
How Vermont law treats delta-8 and hemp thc products, from the state code and official state agencies.
Short answer: Since June 18, 2026, the Cannabis Control Board oversees both cannabis and hemp in Vermont. Hemp processors, including anyone trading in hemp-derived cannabinoids, must be licensed by the Board, and every hemp-derived product containing or reasonably expected to contain more than 0.4 mg… 7 V.S.A. §§ 851, 852(4), 854, 855(a)(10), 862a
| Delta-8 and hemp THC products | Since June 18, 2026, the Cannabis Control Board oversees both cannabis and hemp in Vermont. Hemp processors, including anyone trading in hemp-derived cannabinoids, must be licensed by the Board, and every hemp-derived product containing or reasonably expected to contain more than 0.4 mg of THC must be registered with the Board before it is sold. The Board may decide when a registered product with more than 0.4 mg THC must be limited to buyers 21 or older or to certain settings, and it has authority to regulate synthetic and hemp-derived cannabinoids, including delta-8 and delta-10 THC. A hemp-derived product that the Board prohibits or deems a regulated cannabis product, or that is not lawful in interstate commerce, is treated as a cannabis product rather than hemp. Added by 2025, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), eff. June 18, 2026. § 862a: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/07/033 |
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FAQ
Is delta-8 legal in Vermont?
Since June 18, 2026, the Cannabis Control Board oversees both cannabis and hemp in Vermont. Hemp processors, including anyone trading in hemp-derived cannabinoids, must be licensed by the Board, and every hemp-derived product containing or reasonably expected to contain more than 0.4 mg of THC must be registered with the Board before it is sold. The Board may decide when a registered product with more than 0.4 mg THC must be limited to buyers 21 or older or to certain settings, and it has authority to regulate synthetic and hemp-derived cannabinoids, including delta-8 and delta-10 THC. A hemp-derived product that the Board prohibits or deems a regulated cannabis product, or that is not lawful in interstate commerce, is treated as a cannabis product rather than hemp.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.