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Timothy Fair
Member since Jun 24, 2014
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Timothy Fair, Esq is the founder of Vermont's first Cannabis Law & Consulting firm, Vermont Cannabis Solutions. Mr. Fair has been a vocal advocate for both cannabis reform for most of his adult life. Since becoming an attorney in 2012, he has been fortunate enough to be part of the statewide movement to legalize cannabis in Vermont. Mr. Fair has been featured on a number of podcast and radio shows, including: The Ganjapreneur Podcast, VPR's "Afternoon Edition", "In The Weeds" radio show and Paris Marketing's "Creative Warrior" podcast. Mr. Fair has also been quoted in multiple national media sources including: The Washington Post, Marijuana Business Daily and High Times magazine. Mr. Fair has also been invited to speak on the topic of Cannabis law at multiple events across the state and was recently tapped to help design and teach Vermont’s first continuing legal education course on Cannabis Business Law in Vermont. When not lawyering, Mr. Fair is an avid swimmer and occasional skydiver.
Recent Comments
Re: “Montpeculiar: Lawmakers Hear From America's 'Most Successful' Sex Worker”
Like most things, the "horrendous and absolutely evil problems" are a direct result of criminalization. The establishment of regulation and oversight eliminates many of these problems. Prostitution has occurred throughout history and will continue to occur. Why not regulate it and provide protection to the men and women who choose to engage in it? As far as human trafficking and sex slavery, wouldn't regulation and oversight make it easier to identify those who are being trafficked and held against their will?
Posted by
Timothy Fair
on 02/19/2020 at 9:18 AM
Re: “The Parmelee Post: Following Burlington Busts, Fatal Weed Overdoses at All-Time Low”
And the most accurate.
Posted by
Timothy Fair
on 08/30/2019 at 1:26 PM
Re: “The Parmelee Post: Following Burlington Busts, Fatal Weed Overdoses at All-Time Low”
Best Parmelee Post EVER!
Posted by
Timothy Fair
on 08/30/2019 at 1:25 PM
Re: “Walters: Donovan Sought Outside Review of AG’s Office”
Mr. Walters, did you perceive this as a particularly slow news week? In an effort not to repeat the previous comments, which hit the mark well, I will simply ask whether you truly believe this piece to be legitimate commentary? I applaud Attorney General Donovan, both for his willingness to seek out constructive criticism which will benefit all Vermonters and for the obvious respect and loyalty he has for his team. That should have been the emphasis here.
Posted by
Timothy Fair
on 06/27/2017 at 8:15 PM
Re: “Facing Pressure From Matt Dunne, Sue Minter Returns Corporate Cash”
Advocating for much needed ethical reform in State government and presenting concrete recommendations and goals, as opposed to shallow platitudes, makes Matt Dunne a "control freak"? I would disagree with that assessment.
Posted by
Timothy Fair
on 05/13/2016 at 10:27 AM
Re: “House Considers Decriminalizing Small-Scale Pot Cultivation”
After the overwhelming show of support for legalization at the recent public hearing....Well..let's just say Legislators who do not listen to their constituents do not remain in office very long. Representatives are elected to represent the will of the citizens who elect them, not to push their own, misguided, personal agendas. We will remember what happens in the House on Election Day.
Posted by
Timothy Fair
on 04/07/2016 at 10:44 AM
Re: “Winooski Police: Downtown Bust Targeted a Hash Oil Extraction Lab”
Charles, I am not attacking the police; I'm acknowledging a fact. When those in authority (law enforcement, government entities, your boss at work, etc.) exaggerate and distort the truth, they sacrifice credibility and respect. With the caveat that you cannot believe everything that your search engine spits out, here are a few facts: Methamphetamine is made up of volatile, toxic, poisonous and really dangerous chemicals such as anhydrous ammonia (poisonous to breathe, explosive, causes chemical burns), red phosphorous (extremely volatile), lithium (poisonous, volatile), hydriotic acid (corrosive to metals and tissue, extremely volatile when mixed with other reactive agents), and lye, just to name a few. Methamphetamine production requires fairly advanced chemistry knowledge; the chance of an explosion is exponentially increased without it. Even when done "properly", methamphetamine production creates toxic, poisonous waste that is often dumped into the nearest drain or trashcan. Furthermore, the chemicals and fumes created by methamphetamine production permeate the walls, carpets, plaster, and wood of meth labs, as well as the surrounding soil, and are known to cause cancer, permanent brain damage, and immune/respiratory system problems. Now, BHO or butane hash oil is made by running butane though cannabis packed into a glass tube. The butane absorbs the THC and then boils off via evaporation, leaving the THC in the form of an oil. The process involves no other chemicals and leaves no waste product, toxic or otherwise. Is butane flammable? Absolutely. Can using butane be dangerous? Of course. It is also sold over the counter and used frequently in day-to-day life. Many things are dangerous; but the simple fact is that the dangers posed by the use of butane to extract THC (which to an extent do exist, no denial there) and the dangers posed by methamphetamine production cannot and should not be compared.
Posted by
Timothy Fair
on 03/12/2016 at 3:13 AM
