Vermont made history in 2018 as the first state to legalize marijuana through an act of the legislature, reflecting a deliberate policy choice by elected officials rather than direct democracy. Vermont's cannabis retail market launched in 2022 and has grown steadily, serving consumers throughout the Green Mountain State. Federal legalization would complete Vermont's cannabis journey by removing the federal barriers that prevent Vermont businesses from operating with full financial and legal security.
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Millions of Americans rely on cannabis for chronic pain, PTSD, epilepsy, and cancer treatment. Federal prohibition blocks research and denies access to those who need it most.
Over 500,000 Americans are arrested annually for marijuana possession. These charges disproportionately impact communities of color and derail lives with lifelong consequences.
Legal cannabis markets generate billions in tax revenue and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Federal legalization opens banking, interstate commerce, and investment opportunities.
Schedule I classification has blocked decades of federally funded research. Rescheduling allows scientists to fully study cannabis, its risks, benefits, and therapeutic potential.