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Senate committee reviews amendment to let governor enter interstate cannabis compacts, contingent on federal action
Summary
Committee reviewed draft 1.3 to S278 that would add authority for the governor to enter interstate cannabis compacts if certain federal changes occur; Legislative Council and members discussed safeguards, licensing terms and the Cannabis Control Board’s role in regulating out-of-state licensees operating in Vermont.
The Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs committee reviewed an amendment to S278 that would allow the governor to enter interstate compacts governing cannabis operations, but only after specified federal changes occur.
Tucker Anderson, Legislative Council, told the committee the updated draft (1.3) “adds two sections to S278 such as 27, 27B. 27A explains the intent behind this part of the bill and essentially explains that it is providing for flexibility based on potential changes the federal posture on the cannabis markets at the state level and allows the governor to enter into compacts.” He said section 27B contains the authorizing language…
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