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In 2014, Vermont became the first state to mandate labeling of genetically modified organisms in the retail food supply. | In 2014, Vermont became the first state to mandate labeling of genetically modified organisms in the retail food supply. | ||
A distinctive law of Vermont is public nudity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.findlaw.com/state/vermont-law/vermont-indecent-exposure-laws.html#:~:text=Unlike%20most%20states%20in%20this,your%20city's%20public%20nudity%20ordinances|title=Vermont Indecent Exposure Laws - FindLaw.com}}</ref> The state's legislation calls for nudity in public to be a constitutional right of Vermonters, so long as "lewd and lascivious" acts are not performed in public view,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/wtf-why-is-public-nudity-legal-in-vermont-but-public-disrobing-isnt-2804753|title=WTF: Why Is Public Nudity Legal in Vermont But Public Disrobing Isn't?|first=Ken|last=Picard|website=Seven Days}}</ref> and that the nudist does not undress in the presence of others. One reason this law was implemented is to protect skinny-dippers who frequent swimming holes, a long-time tradition in the state. There are other restrictions and bylaws on the municipal level concerning problematic nudity, but walking in the nude is legally protected in all 251 towns and cities in Vermont.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN18231851/|title=Vermont town bans public nudity after brash displays | Reuters|website= | A distinctive law of Vermont is public nudity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.findlaw.com/state/vermont-law/vermont-indecent-exposure-laws.html#:~:text=Unlike%20most%20states%20in%20this,your%20city's%20public%20nudity%20ordinances|title=Vermont Indecent Exposure Laws - FindLaw.com}}</ref> The state's legislation calls for nudity in public to be a constitutional right of Vermonters, so long as "lewd and lascivious" acts are not performed in public view,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/wtf-why-is-public-nudity-legal-in-vermont-but-public-disrobing-isnt-2804753|title=WTF: Why Is Public Nudity Legal in Vermont But Public Disrobing Isn't?|first=Ken|last=Picard|website=Seven Days}}</ref> and that the nudist does not undress in the presence of others. One reason this law was implemented is to protect skinny-dippers who frequent swimming holes, a long-time tradition in the state. There are other restrictions and bylaws on the municipal level concerning problematic nudity, but walking in the nude is legally protected in all 251 towns and cities in Vermont.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN18231851/|title=Vermont town bans public nudity after brash displays | Reuters|website=Reuters }}</ref> | ||
In January 2018, Governor [[Phil Scott]] opted to sign H.511, the Vermont marijuana legalization bill, which allows adults 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to two mature plants starting July 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ledbetter|first1=Stewart|title=Vermont governor will sign marijuana legalization bill privately|date=January 18, 2018|url=http://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-governor-will-sign-marijuana-legalization-bill-privately/15288675|access-date=January 18, 2018}}</ref> | In January 2018, Governor [[Phil Scott]] opted to sign H.511, the Vermont marijuana legalization bill, which allows adults 21 and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana and grow up to two mature plants starting July 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ledbetter|first1=Stewart|title=Vermont governor will sign marijuana legalization bill privately|date=January 18, 2018|url=http://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-governor-will-sign-marijuana-legalization-bill-privately/15288675|access-date=January 18, 2018}}</ref> | ||