Bill H.655 proposes several amendments to Title 7 concerning the Board of Liquor and Lottery and the sale of alcoholic beverages. Key changes include extending the term length for Board members from three years to four years, removing the specific limitation on the hours of sale for off-premises alcoholic beverage licensees, and clarifying that special event permits require approval from local control commissioners. Additionally, the bill eliminates the requirement for solicitors to pay their license fee via certified check and removes the prospective repeal of retail establishment provisions related to special venue serving permits.

The bill also includes provisions that will take effect on different dates, with the majority of the changes set to begin on July 1, 2024, while the act itself will take effect on July 1, 2026. The amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and enhance local control over special events, thereby potentially increasing the flexibility and accessibility of alcoholic beverage sales in Vermont.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 7-101, 7-230, 7-252, 7-275, 7-254