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7 V.S.A. § 207
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 207. Change of location

§ 207. Change of location|If a licensee desires to change the location of its business before the expiration of its license, the licensee may submit an application to the Board of Liquor and Lottery, which may amend the license to cover the new premises without the payment of any additional fee. (Amended 2017, No. 83, § 26; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 30.)
7 V.S.A. § 208
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 208. Display of license

§ 208. Display of license|All licenses or permits granted under this title shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises for which the license or permit is granted. (Added 2017, No. 83, § 27.)
7 V.S.A. § 209
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 209. Bankruptcy, death, and revocation

§ 209. Bankruptcy, death, and revocation|(a) If a licensee or permittee becomes bankrupt or dies before the expiration of its license or permit, the licensee's or permittee's trustee, executor, or administrator may sell the alcohol that came into its possession to a holder of a license or permit of the same class.(b) If a license or permit is revoked under the provisions of this title, after the revocation, the licensee or permittee may sell the alcohol in its possession at the time of the revocation to a holder of a license or permit of the same class.(c)(1) All sales under this section shall be made within 30 days after the bankruptcy, death, or revocation and shall include immediate and actual delivery of the alcohol.  (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1) of this subsection, upon application of the executor or administrator of a deceased licensee or permittee, the Board may transfer the license or permit of the decedent to the executor or administrator without payment of any additional fee, and the executor or administrator may then carry on the business of the decedent under the license or permit until its expiration.   (d)(1) The holder of a manufacturer's or rectifier's license may pledge or mortgage alcoholic beverages manufactured or rectified by the licensee and the pledgee or mortgagee may retain possession of the alcoholic beverages and, if the licensee defaults, may sell and dispose of the alcoholic beverages to persons to whom the licensee might lawfully sell the alcoholic beverages, subject to the same restrictions and regulations as the licensee and to any further restriction or rules prescribed by the Board of Liquor and Lottery with respect to advance notice to it of the sale and determination by it of the persons entitled to buy and the manner of the sale.  (2) Any sale pursuant to a default on a pledge or mortgage shall not be at public auction as required with respect to similar sales of other property, but shall be upon not less than ten days' notice to the pledgor or mortgagor and for the highest amount that may be offered pursuant to the rules of the Board of Liquor and Lottery. (Amended 2001, No. 143 (Adj. Sess.), § 14, eff. June 21, 2002; 2017, No. 83, § 28; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 31.)
7 V.S.A. § 211
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 211. Hearing officers

§ 211. Hearing officers|(a) The Chair of the Board of Liquor and Lottery may appoint a hearing officer to conduct hearings pursuant to section 210 of this title. A hearing officer may be a member of the Board appointed under section 210 of this title.(b) The hearing officer may administer oaths in all cases, so far as the exercise of that power is properly incidental to the performance of the hearing officer's duty or that of the Board. A hearing officer may hold any hearing in any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board.(c) The hearing officer shall make findings of fact in writing to the Board in the form of a proposal for decision. A copy of the proposal for decision shall be served upon the parties pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 812. Judgment on the hearing officer's proposal for decision shall be rendered by a majority of the Board.(d) At least 10 days prior to a hearing, the hearing officer shall give written notice of the time and place of the hearing to all parties in the case and shall indicate either that the hearing will be before the Board or the name and title of the person designated to conduct the hearing.(e) The Chair may appoint a hearing officer to hear and finally determine any complaint involving a tobacco license. In such a case, the hearing officer may impose administrative penalties as provided in subsection 210(b) of this title. (Added 1997, No. 58, § 8; amended 2017, No. 83, § 30; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 33.)
7 V.S.A. § 212
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 212. Complaints and prosecutions

§ 212. Complaints and prosecutions|The Commissioner of Liquor and Lottery or the local control commissioners shall make complaint to the State's Attorney or other designee of the legislative body of the municipality of any unlawful furnishing, selling, or keeping for sale of alcohol or alcoholic beverages and provide evidence in support of the complaint to the State's Attorney or that municipal designee, who shall prosecute for the alleged violation. (Amended 1959, No. 329 (Adj. Sess.), § 33, eff. March 1, 1961; 2017, No. 83, § 31; 2017, No. 93 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 34.)
7 V.S.A. § 214
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 214. Proof of financial responsibility

§ 214. Proof of financial responsibility|(a) Any first-, second-, or third-class licensee whose license is suspended by the local control commissioners or suspended or revoked by the Board of Liquor and Lottery for selling or furnishing alcoholic beverages to a minor, to a person apparently under the influence of alcohol, to a person after legal serving hours, or to a person who it would be reasonable to expect would be intoxicated as a result of the amount of alcoholic beverages served to that person shall be required to furnish to the Commissioner a certificate of financial responsibility within 60 days of the commencement of the suspension or revocation or at the time of reinstatement of the license, whichever is later. Financial responsibility may be established by any one or a combination of the following: insurance, surety bond, or letter of credit. Coverage shall be maintained at not less than $25,000.00 per occurrence and $50,000.00 aggregate per occurrence. Proof of financial responsibility shall be required for license renewal for the three years following the suspension or revocation.(b)(1) Proof of financial responsibility and completion of the licensee education program established in section 213 of this title shall be conditions for a licensee to be permitted to resume operation after a suspension or revocation for any of the reasons in subsection (a) of this section.  (2) However, at the discretion of the suspending or revoking authority, the licensee may receive a provisional license prior to the time these conditions are met in order to allow for compliance with the education requirement or to obtain the certificate of financial responsibility. A provisional license may not be issued for a period exceeding 60 days. (Added 1987, No. 103, § 3; amended 2017, No. 83, § 33; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 36.)
7 V.S.A. § 222
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 222. Second-class licenses

§ 222. Second-class licenses|(a)(1) With the approval of the Board of Liquor and Lottery, the control commissioners may grant a second-class license to a retail dealer for the premises where the dealer carries on business if the retail dealer submits an application and pays the fee provided in section 204 of this title and satisfies the Board that the premises:   (A) are leased, rented, or owned by the retail dealer; and (B) are a safe, sanitary, and proper place from which to sell malt and vinous beverages.  (2) The Division shall post notice of pending applications on its website.   (b)(1) A second-class license permits the holder to export malt and vinous beverages and to sell malt and vinous beverages to the public from the licensed premises for consumption off the premises.  (2) The Division of Liquor Control may grant a second-class licensee a fortified wine permit pursuant to section 225 of this chapter or a retail delivery permit pursuant to section 226 of this chapter. (3) Except as otherwise provided pursuant to sections 225, 271, and 278 of this title, a second-class license holder shall purchase all malt beverages and vinous beverages sold pursuant to its license from Vermont wholesale dealers or packagers.   (c) A retail dealer carrying on business in more than one place shall be required to acquire a second-class license for each place where the retail dealer sells malt and vinous beverages. (Amended 1971, No. 90, § 2; 1985, No. 99 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1985, No. 159 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1987, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.); 1993, No. 11, § 2, eff. April 27, 1993; 1999, No. 39, § 1; 2009, No. 102 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. May 11, 2010; 2011, No. 52, § 60, eff. May 27, 2011; 2011, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 1a; 2013, No. 64, § 3; 2013, No. 202 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. June 24, 2014; 2015, No. 51, § A.9, eff. Jan. 1, 2016; 2015, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 4; 2017, No. 83, § 35; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 38.)
7 V.S.A. § 223
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 223. Third-class licenses

§ 223. Third-class licenses|(a) The Board of Liquor and Lottery may grant to a person who operates a hotel, restaurant, club, boat, or railroad dining car, or who holds a manufacturer's or rectifier's license, a third-class license if:  (1) the person files an application accompanied by the fee provided in section 204 of this title for the premises in which the business of the hotel, restaurant, club, or manufacturer or rectifier is carried on or for the boat or railroad dining car; (2) the local control commissioners have approved the application; and (3) the applicant satisfies the Board that:  (A) the applicant is the bona fide owner or lessee of the premises, boat, or railroad dining car; (B) except in the case of clubs or holders of a manufacturer's or rectifier's license, the premises, boat, or railroad dining car has adequate and sanitary space and equipment for preparing and serving meals to the public; and (C) the premises, boat, or railroad dining car is operated for the purpose covered by the license.    (b) A third-class license holder may sell spirits and fortified wines for consumption only on the licensed premises, boat, or railroad dining car.(c) The holder of a third-class license may permit a customer to:  (1) possess or carry no more than two open containers of alcoholic beverages; and (2) maintain control over his or her open container of alcoholic beverages at all times while on the licensed premises, boat, or railroad dining car.   (d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (2) and (3) of this subsection, a person who holds a third-class license shall purchase from the Board of Liquor and Lottery all spirits and fortified wines dispensed in accordance with the provisions of the third-class license and this title.  (2) For a third-class license issued for a dining car or boat, the licensee may procure outside the State of Vermont spirits and fortified wines that are sold pursuant to the license. (3) For a third-class license that is issued to a licensed manufacturer or rectifier of spirits or fortified wines, the licensee shall not be required to purchase from the Board of Liquor and Lottery spirits and fortified wines that it has manufactured or rectified before selling them pursuant to its third-class license.   (e) No person under 18 years of age shall be employed by a third-class licensee as:  (1) a bartender for the purpose of preparing, mixing, or dispensing alcoholic beverages; or (2) a waitress or waiter for the purpose of serving alcoholic beverages. (Amended 1971, No. 90, § 3; 2003, No. 79 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 2005, No. 96 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. March 9, 2006; 2015, No. 51, § A.10, eff. Jan. 1, 2016; 2015, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; 2017, No. 83, § 36; 2017, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 39; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 39; 2019, No. 73, § 46; 2019, No. 146 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 13, 2020.)
7 V.S.A. § 224
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 224. Fourth-class licenses

§ 224. Fourth-class licenses|(a) The Board of Liquor and Lottery may grant up to a combined total of ten fourth-class licenses to a manufacturer or rectifier that submits an application and the fee provided in section 204 of this title.(b) At each licensed location, a fourth-class licensee may sell by the unopened container or distribute by the glass, with or without charge, alcoholic beverages manufactured by the licensee.  (1) A licensee may, for consumption at the licensed premises or location, distribute the following amounts of alcoholic beverages to a retail customer:  (A) no more than two ounces of malt beverages or vinous beverages with a total of eight ounces; and (B) no more than one-quarter ounce of spirits or fortified wine with a total of one ounce.  (2) At a fourth-class license location at the licensee's manufacturing premises, the licensee may distribute by the glass up to four mixed drinks containing a combined total of no more than one ounce of spirits or fortified wine to each retail customer for consumption only on the licensed premises. (3) At each licensed location, a fourth-class licensee may, pursuant to section 64 of this title, sell malt beverages or vinous beverages, or both, by the keg.   (c)(1) At only one fourth-class license location, a licensed manufacturer or rectifier may sell by the unopened container or distribute by the glass, with or without charge, alcoholic beverages produced by no more than five additional manufacturers or rectifiers, provided these beverages are purchased on invoice from the manufacturer or rectifier.  (2) A manufacturer or rectifier may sell its product to no more than five additional manufacturers or rectifiers.   (d) A fourth-class license issued for a farmers' market location shall be valid for all dates of operation for the specific farmers' market location.(e) Rules applicable to second-class licenses and pertaining to financial responsibility, age of employees, the selling and furnishing to apparently intoxicated persons; and leases of businesses shall all apply to fourth-class licenses.(f) Signs and advertising of fourth-class licenses at tasting rooms and retail shops other than at the manufacturer's or rectifier's premises shall indicate that the premises are a "tasting room and retail shop," and shall be in lettering not less than 75 percent of the height and width of the lettering setting forth the name of the licensee or establishment. (Added 1993, No. 112 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. Feb. 18, 1994; amended 2017, No. 83, § 37; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 40.)
7 V.S.A. § 225
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 225. Fortified wine permits

§ 225. Fortified wine permits|(a)(1) The Division of Liquor Control may grant a fortified wine permit to a second-class licensee if the licensee files an application accompanied by the fee provided in section 204 of this title.  (2) The Division of Liquor Control shall issue not more than 150 fortified wine permits in any single year.   (b)(1) A fortified wine permit holder may sell fortified wines to the public from the licensed premises for consumption off the premises.  (2) A fortified wine permit holder shall purchase all fortified wines to be offered for sale to the public pursuant to the permit through the Board of Liquor and Lottery at a price equal to not more than 75 percent of the current retail price for the fortified wine established by the Commissioner pursuant to subdivision 107(3)(B) of this title. (Added 2017, No. 83, § 39; amended 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 41.)
7 V.S.A. § 226
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 226. Retail delivery permits

§ 226. Retail delivery permits|(a)(1) The Division of Liquor Control may grant a retail delivery permit to a second-class licensee if the licensee files an application accompanied by the fee provided in section 204 of this title.  (2) Notwithstanding subdivision (1) of this subsection, the Division of Liquor Control shall not grant a retail delivery permit in relation to a second-class license issued to a licensed manufacturer or rectifier for the manufacturer's or rectifier's premises.   (b) A retail delivery permit holder may deliver malt beverages and vinous beverages sold from the licensed premises for consumption off the premises to an individual who is 21 years of age or older subject to the following requirements:  (1) Deliveries shall only be made by the permit holder or an employee of the permit holder. (2) Deliveries shall only occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (3) Deliveries shall only be made to a physical address located in Vermont. (4) An employee of a retail delivery permit holder shall not be permitted to make deliveries of malt beverages or vinous beverages pursuant to the permit unless he or she has completed a training program approved by the Division pursuant to section 213 of this chapter. (5) Malt beverages and vinous beverages delivered pursuant to a retail delivery permit shall be for personal use and not for resale. (Added 2017, No. 83, § 41; amended 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 42.)
7 V.S.A. § 227
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 227. Outside consumption permits; first-, third-, and fourth-class licenses

§ 227. Outside consumption permits; first-, third-, and fourth-class licenses|Pursuant to the rules of the Board of Liquor and Lottery, the Division of Liquor Control may grant an outside consumption permit to the holder of a first-class, first- and third-class, or fourth-class license for all or part of the outside premises of the license holder if the permit is approved by the local control commissioners and the Board. (Added 1993, No. 181 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. June 11, 1994; amended 1997, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 2011, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; 2017, No. 83, § 44; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 43.)
7 V.S.A. § 228
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 228. Sampler flights

§ 228. Sampler flights|(a) The holder of a first-class license may serve a sampler flight of up to 32 ounces in the aggregate of malt beverages to a single customer at one time.(b) The holder of a first-class license may serve a sampler flight of up to 12 ounces in the aggregate of vinous beverages to a single customer at one time.(c) The holder of a third-class license may serve a sampler flight of up to four ounces in the aggregate of spirits or fortified wines to a single customer at one time. (Added 2017, No. 83, § 45.)
7 V.S.A. § 229
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 229. Clubs

§ 229. Clubs|(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (2) and (3) of this subsection, a club shall be permitted to obtain a license under this title if it has existed for at least two consecutive years prior to the date of its application.  (2) A club whose officers and members consist solely of veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a subordinate lodge or local chapter of any national fraternal order, which fulfills all requirements of this section except that it has not been in existence for at least two consecutive years, shall be permitted to obtain a license under this title if it has existed for at least six months prior to the date of its application. (3) A club that is located on and integrally associated with at least a regulation nine-hole golf course shall be permitted to obtain a license under this title if it has existed for at least six months prior to the date of its application.   (b) The premises of a club that is licensed pursuant to this title may be used or leased by a nonmember as a location for a social event as if it were any other licensed commercial establishment.(c)(1) Before May 1 of each year, each club shall file with the Board of Liquor and Lottery a list of the names and residences of its members and a list of its officers.  (2) Its affairs and management shall be conducted by a board of directors, executive committee, or similar body chosen by the members at its annual meeting. (3)(A) A club may provide for a salary for members, officers, agents, or employees of the club by a vote at annual meetings by the club's members, directors, or other governing body, and shall report the salary set for the members, officers, agents, or employees to the Board of Liquor and Lottery.  (B) No member, officer, agent, or employee of a club shall be paid, or directly or indirectly receive, in the form of salary or other compensation, any profits from the disposition or sale of alcoholic beverages to the club's members or guests introduced by members beyond the amount of any salary that may be fixed and voted pursuant to subdivision (A) of this subdivision (3).  (4) An auxiliary member of a club may invite one guest at any one time. (5)(A) An officer or director of a club may perform the duties of a bartender without receiving any payment for that service, provided the officer or director is in compliance with the requirements of this title that relate to service of alcoholic beverages.  (B) An officer, member, or director of a club may volunteer to perform services at the club other than serving alcoholic beverages, including seating patrons and checking identification, without receiving payment for those services.  (6) An officer, member, or director of a club who volunteers his or her services shall not be considered to be an employee of the club. (Amended 2017, No. 83, § 46; 2018, No. 1 (Sp. Sess.), § 44.)
7 V.S.A. § 230
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 7 - Alcoholic Beverages, Cannabis, and Tobacco|Chapter 9 - Licensing|§ 230. Sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption

§ 230. Sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption|(a) The Board of Liquor and Lottery and the local control commissioners may authorize:  (1) First- and third-class licensees to sell malt beverages, vinous beverages, and spirits-based prepared drinks for off-premises consumption. All sales of alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption must be accompanied by a food order. (2) Second-class licensees to provide curbside pickup of unopened containers of the alcoholic beverages that the licensee is permitted to sell from the licensed premises pursuant to section 222 of this subchapter. (3) Fourth-class licensees to provide curbside pickup of unopened containers of the alcoholic beverages that the licensee is permitted to sell from the licensed location pursuant to section 224 of this subchapter.   (b) For any alcoholic beverage sold pursuant to subdivision (a)(1) of this section, the first- or third-class licensee shall provide the alcoholic beverage in a container:  (1) with a securely affixed tamper-evident seal; and (2) bearing a label that:  (A) states that the beverage contains alcohol; and (B) lists the ingredients and serving size.    (c) A licensee may sell alcoholic beverages pursuant to this section between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.(d) The Board of Liquor and Lottery may adopt rules and forms necessary to implement this section. (Added 2021, No. 70, § 2.)