Vermont Rules for Environmental Court Proceedings – 2026

The Environmental Division's rules — nearly unique nationally. Rule 5 governs municipal land-use and Act 250 appeals, which are heard de novo, and its party-status provisions decide who may participate.

Last updated September 06, 2026

Browse all 8 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Rule 1 Scope of Rules Rule 2 General Provisions Rule 3 Civil Actions Rule 4 Review of Environmental Enforcement Orders Rule 5 Appeals Rule 6 Definitions Rule 7 Title Rule 8 Effective Date