Episode 17 | Cannabis Advocacy at the VT Statehouse with Dave Silberman

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High Fidelity

37 episodes

4 months ago

A show exploring the intersection of cannabis, integrative selfcare and the arts. Hosted by Bridget Conry, an herbalist, foodie, art-lover and cannabis entrepreneur based in Burlington, VT. Tune in for quick hits on the emerging Vermont cannabis marketplace, pro tips on how to incorporate cannabis into a healthy lifestyle and engaging conversations with members of the cannabis community; no hate in this space, just High Fidelity.

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Episode 17 | Cannabis Advocacy at the VT Statehouse with Dave Silberman

High Fidelity

45 minutes

2 years ago

Episode 17 | Cannabis Advocacy at the VT Statehouse with Dave Silberman

Bridget and Dave discuss some of the policies that have shaped the Vermont cannabis industry thus far and highlight the key elements of bills currently winding their way through the State House ahead of the crossover deadline.

Links:
https://silbermanplc.com/about/
https://floravt.com
https://legislature.vermont.gov/
https://decrimvermont.org/the-coalition

Show Notes:
0:00 - Cursing is allowed
1:20 - Update on Cannabis Banking in VT
3:45 - Dave's background
5:42 - Great piece of advice in VT politics
9:10 - Difference between a lobbyist and an advocate
10:45 - Dave's top 3 initiatives leading up to legalization
13:00 - Automatic expungement EOY 2023
19:39 - The illicit market entering the legal market
20:55 - Three cannabis bills currently at State House
21:40 - Lifting potency cap on edibles packages
22:55 - Nursery license
24:27 - Removing the DLL's involvement with cannabis paraphernalia
27:00 - The "vape tax"
29:00 Lifting the potency limit on solid concentrates
32:45 - Positive changes in political environment since 2018
36:52 - Should medical patients be able to shop tax free at adult use stores?
39:32 - Dave's perspective of the market launch as a licensed retailer
43:00 - Dave's selfcare practice