WATERBURY, Vt. -
Vermont recently became one of the first state's looking for people to grow and sell the illegal product marijuana, for medical proposes though a dispensary.
Even though the idea of working with pot might sound intriguing, very few people seem interested.
Vermont Criminal Information Center Director Jeffrey Wallin says no one submitted an application until Friday, which happens to be the last day.
"I'd rather have stuff come in last minute and be complete and I'd rather have a small number of applications and them be thorough," said Wallin.
There's a variety of reasons why there could be a lack of interest.
The application requires people to develop a business model and pay a non-refundable $2,500 dollar fee.
There's also the concern of the federal government, which could shut the business down or have you arrested.
Those willing to take a risk the process will move quickly.
"First thing Monday the committee that's reviewing them will get together and start reviewing them and work with them," said Wallin.
By July 1st Wallin says they hope to select who will be able to open a dispensary.
But he says don't expect to see a store open any time soon.
"There will be a period of 6 to 9 months that they'll have to set-up shop and get all their material together," said Wallin.
And of course he says have their crops ready to go.
Safety leaders won't say how many people have applied.
But they say if four dispensaries aren't filled they can open back up the application process.
