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Cannabis advertising in Vermont

Adult-use legal since 2022 (adult-use). Citation: Cannabis Control Board rules; 7 V.S.A. Chapter 33

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Vermont's adult-use cannabis retail launched in 2022. The Cannabis Control Board regulates advertising under audience-composition rules.

Audience-composition rule — strict tier
Vermont requires 85%+ adult audience composition.
85%ADULT MIN
Class
Among strictest in US
Coverage
Reference only

Vermont's adult-use cannabis retail launched in 2022. The Cannabis Control Board regulates advertising under audience-composition rules.

Vermont's cannabis market is small but the regulatory framework is established. Highfloor doesn't operate Vermont flights directly today.

Cannabis advertising in Vermont is regulated under Cannabis Control Board rules; 7 V.S.A. Chapter 33. The audience composition rule is: audience must be reasonably expected to be at least 85% adult. Highfloor's Vermont content is published as a reference resource for brands evaluating channel mix in this market.

Highfloor's deepest cannabis-flight operations are in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Illinois — three states where we run bar TV, programmatic, and rideshare flights directly with full compliance support. For Vermont, we can typically scope a programmatic-only campaign that we run remotely, or refer the brand to a vetted local partner. Reach out and we'll route the inquiry to the right answer.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What channel mix works best for Vermont cannabis flights?

For Vermont cannabis advertising, the strongest mix anchors curated bar TV (in Burlington where venue density supports it) plus programmatic display through cannabis-eligible SSPs (Vistar Media, Place Exchange) for awareness scale, with CTV and direct mail layered for harvest and retention. Rideshare layers situationally where dispensary geography aligns with nightlife corridors.

When did Vermont legalize adult-use cannabis?

Vermont launched adult-use cannabis sales in 2022. The market is still maturing; venue-network cannabis acceptance and SSP coverage continue to expand quarter-over-quarter. The audience-composition rules framework has been in place since the program launched.

Does Highfloor run cannabis flights in Vermont?

Highfloor's curated bar TV network doesn't extend directly into Vermont today, but we scope and run programmatic / DOOH cannabis campaigns remotely for Vermont-based brands and refer brands to vetted local bar TV partners where useful.

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