Specific state laws as they apply to the state of Vermont
Leaving the scene of an accident in Vermont without fulfilling statutory obligations may result in felony or misdemeanor charges. In addition, the penalty could be anywhere from two to fifteen years in prison. Quick take: Leaving the scene of an accident in Vermont You have 72 hours to report a reportable accident. You must report … Read more
Vermont child support laws say that it is state policy that, quote, “children of separated parents must get as much financial support as they would if the parents never split”. Traditionally your support obligation ends when the child turns 18. However, between now and then, your financial life may change in plenty of ways. So … Read more
Statute of Limitations VT- Summary Vermont’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of limitations … Read more
A Summary of Vermont Whistleblower Laws Vermont is an employment-at-will state. This means employees can be discharged from work for any reason or no reason. However, there are a few exceptions to this doctrine that are used to protect employees from wrongful retaliation. These exceptions include common law protections and statutory protections. Statutory protections are … Read more
Summary of Vermont Lemon Law Vermont’s lemon laws state that if the buyer or lessee of a vehicle finds a major fault in it – which the manufacturers are unable to fix even after 3 valid attempts by the vehicle manufacturer to repair it – the manufacturer is liable to repurchase or replace the faulty … Read more
A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in Vermont Vermont law requires all children younger than 1 year and those who weigh less than 20 pounds to ride on a federally approved rear-facing seat. Children can graduate to forward-facing seats once they outgrow the weight and height limits of their rear-facing seats. Children can ride … Read more
Vermont Recording Law Summary: Is Vermont a One Party Consent State? Vermont law does not contain any provisions regarding the legality of recording or sharing any kind of audio-based conversations. This means that Vermont is considered a one-party consent state. However, the state Supreme Court has determined that it is a criminal offense to covertly … Read more