An act relating to expanding the Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program

H 105 expands Vermont's Youth Substance Awareness Safety Program to address underage alcohol and cannabis offenses for individuals aged 16 to 21. The bill requires first-time offenders to complete this program instead of facing immediate fines or license suspensions for violations like possessing alcohol, consuming cannabis, or driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02% or higher. Successful program completion avoids penalties, while failure results in civil fines ($300 for first offense) and license suspensions (30 days for first offense, 180 days for impaired driving). The program is administered by the Department of Health’s Division of Substance Use Programs and focuses on treatment needs rather than criminal penalties.