Phil Scott in 2024 VT Senate race

On Drugs: Rated C+ by NORML: depenalize marijuana use

NORML Politician Info: rated C+
• Candidate: Phil Scott (R-VT): Holds office: Governor; Candidate for Governor on 8/13/24
• NORML Summary: Governor Scott supports the depenalization of marijuana use. He has also expressed hesitation in regulating commercial marijuana sale in the state.
• Comments: Scott signed legislation in 2018 depenalizing minor marijuana possession and cultivation activities, but in 2019 he expressed opposition toward legislative efforts to expand the law to regulate commercial activities.
• Scott is the first Governor to sign legislation passed by both chambers depenalizing the possession and use of marijuana by adults. He acknowledged doing so with "mixed emotions." (1/22/18)
• In regard to legalizing the personal possession and home cultivation of marijuana, Scott said "It's not a high priority for me, but I did make a commitment that I was supportive of the bill that was put together" (12/1/17)