Bill H.832, introduced by Representative Boyden, seeks to amend existing laws regarding fourth-class licenses and retail alcoholic beverage tasting permits in Vermont. The bill allows licensed alcoholic beverage manufacturers to sell products from other manufacturers at up to 10 fourth-class license locations, increasing the previous limit of one location. Additionally, it modifies the application timeline for retail tasting permits, reducing the required submission period from five days to just one day before the event.

The bill includes specific legal language changes, such as the insertion of "not more than 10" in place of "only one" regarding fourth-class license locations, and the adjustment of the application deadline for tasting permits. It also clarifies that manufacturers may sell their products to any Vermont manufacturers or rectifiers, rather than being limited to five additional manufacturers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 7-224, 7-255