Vermont law

Administrative Laws in Vermont.

Vermont administrative law is governed by the Vermont Administrative Procedure Act (3 V.S.A. ch. 25). Judicial review of state-agency action is generally available in the Civil Division of the Vermont Superior Court under 3 V.S.A. § 815, except where specific statutes direct review elsewhere (for example, Environmental Division review of Agency of Natural Resources and Act 250 decisions; Supreme Court direct review of Public Utility Commission decisions under 30 V.S.A. § 12).

Last verified: 2026-04-20

State law

Key Vermont Statutes

Vermont Administrative Procedure Act3 V.S.A. ch. 25

Vermont's APA — governing state-agency rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of agency action.

Judicial Review of Agency Action3 V.S.A. § 815

Vermont's general provision for judicial review of final agency action, ordinarily in the Civil Division of the Superior Court.

Public Utility Commission — Supreme Court Review30 V.S.A. § 12

Direct Vermont Supreme Court review for orders of the Public Utility Commission — an unusual feature of Vermont administrative practice.

State law

Official Sources

Vermont Legislature — Title 3 (Executive)Vermont Judiciary — Supreme Court

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