Benefits & Considerations

All kinds! Our dispensary will serve adults 21+ from all walks of life. Cannabis isn’t just for recreational users—many benefit from topicals, oils, and tinctures with no psychoactive effects.

Absolutely not. Cannabis products are packaged securely and odor-free. Inside the store, we may offer a flower bar, but no smells will escape the premises. There will be strict ventilation and odor control systems in place.

No. Zoning laws limit how many shops can operate, and strict licensing requirements ensure only a few approved businesses will open. Realistically, Stowe will likely have 1-2 stores in the foreseeable future, with no flashy advertisements visible from the street.

No. Our store will look and feel more like an upscale boutique. We won’t carry novelty items—just cannabis products and basic accessories like grinders and rolling papers for flower users. Expect a clean, professional environment.

We plan to start with at least 5 full-time jobs and grow to 10 positions over time. We’re committed to hiring locally and offering competitive wages.

Yes! We will host workshops and informational events to help the community learn more about cannabis. Topics will include home cultivation, safe use, and cannabis law. Free literature will also be available inside the store.

We will offer a wide range of products, including:

• Flower (loose cannabis buds)
• Pre-rolls (ready-to-use joints)
• Edibles (gummies, chocolates, and more)
• Topicals (lotions and balms for pain relief)
• Oils and Tinctures (drops for oral use)
• Vapes (portable vaporizer pens)
  Each product will be lab-tested for safety and quality.

No. Alcohol is highly addictive and can cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Cannabis is not physically addictive, and no one has ever overdosed or died from cannabis use. It is generally safer and often used to promote wellness.

Cannabis can relieve pain, anxiety, and insomnia while also supporting overall wellness. On a community level, the town will receive 1.5% of all retail cannabis sales as tax revenue, helping to fund local programs and services.

No. We take youth safety & education seriously. All customers must show ID verifying they are 21 or older, and advertising will be restricted to ensure that products are not visible or appealing to minors. All items have childproof packaging.

Our store will have 24/7 video surveillance, alarm systems, and secure storage for all products. We follow state-mandated safety protocols to ensure both our customers and neighbors feel safe.

In addition to creating jobs, retail cannabis supports local businesses by driving tourism and encouraging economic growth. Towns across Vermont have already seen positive economic and social impacts from retail cannabis.

Not likely past the 1 in 5 adult consumers. Public consumption of cannabis remains illegal, and our focus is on responsible retail. Customers are encouraged to consume cannabis at home or in other permitted private spaces.

If the town votes in favor of retail cannabis, we’ll begin working with the Town’s Development Review Board to finalize our plans. We’ll also complete the property deal and begin construction in Spring 2025.

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