Yes, medical marijuana patients in Vermont can have a caregiver. Caregivers must submit their own application, either online or by mailing a printed application.
Caregiver Requirements:
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Minimum 21 years of age and a Vermont resident.
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A caregiver can serve up to two (2) patients at a time, and a patient shall have only one registered caregiver at a time.
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Patients under 18 years of age may have two (2) registered caregivers.
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- A registered patient may register as a caregiver for up to two (2) registered patients, but they cannot register as their own caregiver.
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The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) will conduct a background check on caregivers before issuing a caregiver card.
- $50 nonrefundable fee.
Here's how the caregiver process works:
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Complete a caregiver application either online or by mailing a printed application. More information on electronic and paper applications can be found here.
- Online applicants must use a different email address from the patient's to create a portal account. Renewing patients and caregivers who do not have an online portal account should email the medical program to request an account.
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Printed applications must be submitted with the patient's signature and a nonrefundable $50 check or money order payable to the Vermont Medical Cannabis Program. Paper applicants must submit their digital photo for their ID card via email to CCB.MED@vermont.gov.
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You do not need to submit a printed application in addition to applying online.
State Resources:
- Online Caregiver Application (Initial)
- Caregiver Application (Print & Mail)
- Vermont Cannabis Control Board Portal Login
- Medical Program FAQ