In 2019, Vermont attempted to curb youth vaping by enacting a 92% tax on all vape products, including vaporizers, vape juice, and e-cigarettes. 

What they failed to consider was that certain vaporizers are not meant for tobacco/nicotine, and now local smoke shops are having trouble providing cannabis users with vaporizers. 

Vaporizing is the safest way to consume smokable cannabis flower, according to Dr. Joe McSherry of the Vermont Marijuana for Symptom Relief Oversight Committee. By including cannabis-exclusive vapes like the Pax in the 92% tax, Vermont has made it difficult for people to make better choices in their consumption. 

Vermont medical dispensaries (5 businesses owned by 3 out of state corporations) are exempt from the 92% tax, as the state already understands that these products are safe and necessary for cannabis.

With local shops no longer able to provide this equipment for cannabis users, people are now forced to either go out of state or order these products offline, as only registered patients can access the medical dispensaries. 

What can be done? 

We want the State to carve out an exception for cannabis-intended use in the 92% tax, to increase accessibility to safe consumption methods for all Vermonters. 

Sign this petition to voice your support!