728 acres of hemp were grown in Vermont in 2020, down from an estimated 4,750 acres in 2019
On this page you will find Vermont hemp law along with a history of how Vermont hemp bills have progressed through the State capitol over the years. We also provide links to important information concerning Vermont hemp programs and state agency advisories or opinion letters. Vermont acreage is estimated because the Vermont department of Agriculture did not collect data on planted or harvested acreage.
Vermont Hemp Resources
Vermont Department of Agriculture hemp registration
Rural Vermont – Rural Vermont was instrumental in supporting H.267, the 2007/2008 Hemp for Vermont bill, and ensuring that it became law.
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Act 143 effective July 1, 2018, (Amendments to Chapter 34)
Vermont Hemp Statute Title 6 Chapter 34
2013
S 157
An Act Relating to Modifying the Requirements for Hemp Production in the State of Vermont. This bill proposes to: require persons to obtain a permit to grow hemp; remove the word “industrial” from references to hemp production in the State of Vermont; and give the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets authority to assess fees to hemp permit applicants.
Status: Signed into law by Gov. Shumlin on June 10, 2013
An Act Relating to Authorizing Industrial Hemp Licenses. This bill proposes to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to issue a license to grow industrial hemp pursuant to current Vermont statute.
Status: Not heard or acted upon
An Act Relating to Authorizing Industrial Hemp Licenses. Introduced in the Senate on 3/1/2013.
Status: Not heard or acted upon
2012
H 747
An Act Relating To Cigarette Manufacturers
Amendment added in Senate to allow Department of Agriculture to promulgate industrial hemp farming rules, but not issue licenses.
2009
JRS 26
A joint resolution in support of Act 212 of 2008. The General Assembly urges Congress to Recognize industrial hemp as a valuable agricultural commodity and that the United States Drug Enforcement Administration allow the states to regulate industrial hemp farming without federal applications, licenses or fees.
2008
H 267
This bill proposes to permit the development of an industrial hemp industry in Vermont.
2007
H 267
This bill proposes to permit the development of an industrial hemp industry in Vermont.
2006
H 455
Allows hemp farming under state license. Held over from 2005.
2003
S 169
2002
S 119
2000
JRS 98
Passed into law.
1998
JRH 149
1996
H 783
Gov. Dean did not sign the bill, nor did he veto it.