An act relating to vinous beverage manufacturers and fourth-class licenses

This bill (S.236) modifies Vermont's alcohol licensing rules for vinous beverage manufacturers and fourth-class license holders. It increases the permitted volume of alcoholic beverages that can be served at tasting rooms and retail shops under a fourth-class license (e.g., up to 12 ounces of wine-like beverages per customer). It also allows manufacturers of wine-like beverages to operate up to two retail locations directly on their licensed manufacturing property, provided the locations are on contiguous, owned land. These changes directly affect licensed beverage manufacturers and tasting room operators, effective July 1, 2026.