An act relating to the siting of outdoor cannabis cultivation

This bill establishes specific location requirements for outdoor cannabis cultivation in Vermont. It prohibits growing cannabis outdoors in areas with a population density of 500 or more people per square mile, in regions served by municipal water and sewer systems, or in zones the Cannabis Control Board designates as prohibited. The legislation also directs the Cannabis Control Board to create rules for outdoor cultivation siting, including a tiered licensing system based on plant canopy size and standards for pesticide use, testing, and facility inspections. These provisions apply to all cannabis cultivators operating in the state, with the Board required to consider the needs of small cultivators when implementing regulations.