Vermont S 279: An act relating to the sales tax and vehicle charging stations

Bill Text

BILL AS INTRODUCED S.279
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VT LEG #385105 v.1
S.279 1
Introduced by Senators Ram Hinsdale, Brennan, Weeks and Westman 2
Referred to Committee on 3
Date: 4
Subject: Alcoholic beverages; licensing; manufacturing and distribution of 5
alcohol; manufacturer’s or rectifier’s license; distribution to first- or 6
second-class licensed locations; caterer’s license 7
Statement of purpose of bill as introduced: This bill proposes to authorize 8
licensed malt beverage manufacturers to distribute malt beverages directly to 9
the holders of first- or second-class licenses. This bill also proposes to limit 10
the total amount of malt beverages that a licensed manufacturer may distribute 11
directly to licensees on an annual basis. This bill also proposes to amend the 12
definition of caterer’s license to repeal the restriction on serving alcoholic 13
beverages at first- or first- and third-class licensed locations. 14
An act relating to caterer’s licenses and the distribution of malt beverages 15
by licensed manufacturers 16
It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont: 17
Sec. 1. 7 V.S.A. § 271 is amended to read: 18
§ 271. MANUFACTURER’S OR RECTIFIER’S LICENSE 19
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BILL AS INTRODUCED S.279
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VT LEG #385105 v.1
(g) A licensed manufacturer of malt beverages may distribute an annual 1
total of not more than 5,000 barrels of the manufacturer’s malt beverages 2
directly to holders of first- or second-class licenses. 3
Sec. 2. 7 V.S.A. § 2 is amended to read: 4
§ 2. DEFINITIONS 5
As used in this title: 6
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(5) “Caterer’s license” means a license issued by the Board of Liquor 8
and Lottery authorizing the holder of a first-class license or first- and third-9
class licenses to serve alcoholic beverages at a function located on premises 10
other than those occupied by a first-, first- and third-, or second-class licensee 11
to sell alcoholic beverages an event. 12
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Sec. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 14
This act shall take effect on July 1, 2026. 15