An act relating to a reciprocity requirement for out-of-state consumer shipping licenses

This bill requires out-of-state breweries to meet a reciprocity condition to obtain a consumer shipping license in Vermont. Specifically, it mandates that any brewery located outside Vermont must be able to ship malt beverages to consumers in its home state for Vermont brewers to do the same. The law applies to manufacturers of malt, vinous, or ready-to-drink spirits beverages operating in the United States and directly affects their ability to sell directly to Vermont consumers. By establishing this mutual licensing requirement, the bill ensures that out-of-state brewers operate under similar consumer shipping rules as Vermont-based brewers. The changes take effect on July 1, 2023.