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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont Bill H.700 Eliminates THC Caps on Cannabis Flower and Increases Edible Serving Limits
Last action · January 15, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military AffairsSponsor: Conor Casey
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont H.700 removes the 30 percent cap for cannabis flower and the 60 percent cap for concentrates sold by licensed retailers, while raising the per-serving THC limit in cannabis products from 5 milligrams to 10 milligrams starting July 1, 2026.
Licensed retailers will be permitted to sell high-potency cannabis flower and concentrates previously barred from the retail market, altering product availability for adult consumers across the state.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
cannabis consumers
Consumers gain access to cannabis flower and concentrates with higher tetrahydrocannabinol percentages and higher per-serving edible limits.
licensed cannabis retailers
Retailers are permitted to stock and sell cannabis flower and concentrates exceeding previous percentage caps.
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How does the bill change edible serving limits?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 15, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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Potency Cap Repeal
Vermont moves away from unique state-level potency restrictions on flower and concentrates to align with other legal jurisdictions.
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