In 2024 the Cannabis Control Board of Vermont forced us (Haute & Heady) to discontinue two established product lines, our cannabis infused local Maple Syrup and Honey. We were told that, despite the fact that these products were set to be distributed with a physical dosing device and their labels contained not one, but two methods of measuring dosage, that were created in conjunction with regulators, were no longer viable for the market. Though not banned by law, this prohibition was created after more than a year of selling these products with no issue. The reasoning provided? "Vermonter's are not intelligent enough to read instructions and meter their own consumption." Rattled by this abrupt, faulty reinterpretation of statute, we inquired as to where these changes would end? Were gummies or chocolate bars consisting of multiple adjoined segments next on the chopping block? After all, we need to continue growing as a business, and that involves reinvesting in molds and other equipment to produce our other established product lines. In October, the CCB provided a response in the form of a defined criteria that all multi-dose edibles must meet in order to be viable. Satisfied that our products met these criteria, we reinvested tens of thousands of dollars into expanding the production of these popular established products, particularly our 10 Stripz line. 

Fast forward to January '25, and we begin hearing rumors from other manufacturers that the CCB will be banning multi-dose edibles. It took nearly a month of persistent inquiring to hear directly from the agency that they would be discontinuing the sale of multi-dose edibles as of 12/1/25, and we had all of two weeks to register any last minute products we wanted to sell for the next few months. At this point we engaged regulators and expressed concern over their abrupt change in rules interpretation and the devastating impact it would have on our business. So began a 6 month game of regulators repeatedly moving goal posts as they strung us along with tasks to "help them figure out how to keep our products viable". This all came to a head a few weeks ago when the CCB finalized language regarding their reinterpretation of dosing guidelines, cementing the prohibition of our most popular product line, 10 Stripz. 

In Vermont, multi-dose edibles have become a convenient and popular option for budget minded consumers seeking a variety of dosing options. These products allow users to control their dosage more effectively than single-dose options, leading to more tailored and effective outcomes. Restricting access to multi-dose edibles undermines consumers' ability to make informed choices and manage their health proactively. Regulators have repeatedly asserted that the reason for this change is because the average Vermonter is not intelligent or responsible enough to be trusted to read and follow dosing instructions. We take umbrage with this assertion- VT routinely places in the Top 10 of national rankings of most educated states, and, simply put, these people do not want to live under the thumb of a nanny state that deprived them the liberty of making their own decisions. Lastly, concerns surrounding over-consumption feel hypocritical in a state where anyone over the age of 21 can purchase and consume enough alcohol to kill an elephant. 

Furthermore, the economic implications of such restrictions are substantial. Small, local businesses that produce these edibles play a pivotal role in our communities. They provide jobs, stimulate the economy, and keep Vermont’s ethos of local entrepreneurship alive. Forcing these businesses to alter their product lines or face closure due to restrictive regulations could mean a significant loss for our community. In a time when the entire state house is scrambling to fill budget gaps created by the loss of federal subsidies, one struggles to come up with a more foolhardy endeavor than arbitrarily eliminating a source of hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual tax revenue.

States like New York and Oregon have successfully regulated multi-dose edibles with clear labeling and responsible consumer guidelines. Vermont can follow their lead by implementing sensible laws that ensure safety without imposing unnecessary limits on production or purchase.

We urge Vermont regulators to recognize the benefits of multi-dose edibles both for consumer health and the state’s economy. It’s crucial that we preserve our rights to responsible consumption while supporting our local businesses. Join us in calling on Vermont officials to keep reasonably seperable multi-dose edibles legal. Please sign this petition to protect our rights and support our local economy.