An act relating to fourth-class licenses and retail alcoholic beverage tasting permits

This bill (H.832) amends Vermont's licensing laws for alcohol manufacturers and tasting events. It allows licensed manufacturers to sell products from up to five other Vermont manufacturers at their fourth-class license locations (capped at 10 locations total), requiring purchases on invoice. It also shortens the application deadline for retail tasting events from five days to one day prior to the event. The changes directly affect alcohol manufacturers, rectifiers, and businesses hosting tasting events by expanding product availability and simplifying event planning. (Citations: 7 V.S.A. § 224(c)(1) & § 255(a)(1))