Bill S.279 proposes to amend current laws regarding the distribution of malt beverages and the definition of a caterers license in Vermont. The bill allows licensed malt beverage manufacturers to distribute up to 5,000 barrels of their products directly to holders of first- or second-class licenses annually. Additionally, it seeks to redefine the caterers license by removing the previous restrictions on serving alcoholic beverages at certain licensed locations, thereby broadening the scope of where caterers can operate.

The bill includes specific legal language changes, such as the insertion of provisions that authorize the direct distribution of malt beverages and the amendment of the caterers license definition. It also establishes an effective date for the new regulations, set to take effect on July 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the operational flexibility of malt beverage manufacturers and caterers within the state's alcohol licensing framework.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 7-271