Vermont § 279 - Consumer and retail shipping licenses; general requirements A holder of a shipping license granted pursuant to section 277 or 278 of this subchapter shall comply with all of the following:
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§ 279. Consumer and retail shipping licenses; general requirements A holder of a shipping license granted pursuant to section 277 or 278 of this subchapter shall comply with all of the following:
- (1) Ensure that all containers of alcoholic beverages are shipped in a container that
is clearly labeled: “contains alcohol; signature of individual 21 years of age or
older required for delivery.” (2) Not ship to any address in a municipality that the Division of Liquor Control identifies
as having voted to be “dry.” (3) Retain a copy of each record of sale for a minimum of five years from the date of
shipping. (4) Report at least twice per year to the Division if a holder of a consumer shipping
license and once per year if a holder of a retail shipping license in a manner and
form required by the Commissioner all the following information: (A) the total amount of malt beverages, vinous beverages, or ready-to-drink spirits beverages
shipped into or within the State during the preceding six months if a holder of a
consumer shipping license or during the preceding 12 months if a holder of a retail
shipping license; (B) the names and addresses of the purchasers to whom the beverages were shipped; and (C) the date purchased, the quantity and value of each shipment, and, if applicable, the
name of the common carrier used to make each delivery. (5) Pay to the Commissioner of Taxes the tax required pursuant to section 421 of this title on the malt beverages, vinous beverages, or ready- to-drink spirits beverages shipped
pursuant to this subchapter and comply with the provisions of 32 V.S.A. chapter 233, 24 V.S.A. § 138, and any other legally authorized local sales taxes
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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