>>8698774 VERMONT restricting "non-essential items" from being purchased in-store
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RE: Vermont restricting sales of vegetable seeds to consumers
https://agriculture.vermont.gov/agency-agriculture-food-markets-news/are-agriculture-seeds-deemed-essential-yes
As stated above, agricultural seeds have been deemed “essential” in Vermont per the Governor’s executive order, however a homeowner’s access to seeds has been modified to meet the Governor’s executive order.
We’re hoping that retailers and consumers alike restrict in-person shopping to items that need to be purchased in-person and are of a time sensitive nature. While the state recognizes the importance of gardening as a source of food for many Vermonters, the ability to browse for seeds and purchase them in person doesn’t outweigh the risk of spreading the virus. Retailers can continue to make seeds available online, delivery and curbside.
ADDENDUM 6 TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 01-20
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020
https://governor.vermont.gov/content/addendum-6-executive-order-01-20
Actual document
https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/ADDENDUM%206%20TO%20EXECUTIVE%20ORDER%2001-20.pdf
f. retail serving basic human needs such as grocery stores, pharmacies, other retail that sells food, beverage, animal feed and essential supplies, provided, these retail operations shall be conducted through on-line and telephone orders for delivery and
curb-side pickup to the extent possible;
h. hardware stores, provided, these retail operations shall be conducted through online and telephone orders for delivery and curb-side pickup to the extent possible;
k. agriculture and farms, animal shelters, production and delivery of seed, chemicals and fertilizers, CSAs and veterinarians;
It looks like the seeds (and other items) themselves are not banned from purchase, but citizens of VT can only purchase them for curbside pickup, delivery or online for mail.