Department of Liquor and Lottery asks for time to take on wholesaler licensing, pledges enforcement focus The Department of Liquors and Lottery told the Senate Economic Development committee it can take over licensing of tobacco wholesalers but needs time to build systems and asked for a July 1, 2027 effective date; DLL and the Attorney General's office stressed enforcement of online sales and agreed to provide compliance data to the committee.

The Department of Liquor and Lottery is gearing up to take control of tobacco wholesaler licensing, but they’re asking for extra time to build the necessary systems—could this shift reshape Vermont's compliance landscape?

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Liquor and lottery officials report flat revenues, pilot kiosk expansion and seek statutory authority for online lottery sales The Department of Liquor & Lottery told the House Appropriations Committee FY25–FY26 transfers remain material (liquor transfers projected at $16.8M, lottery to education $32.7M, sports wagering $6.68M); the department is rolling out 802 Spirit kiosk stores, pursuing online B2B ordering for licensees, and is seeking statutory authorization (no FY27 funding request) to permit online lottery sales.

Vermont's Department of Liquor & Lottery is set to revolutionize the game with plans for online lottery sales and innovative kiosk stores aimed at boosting local businesses!

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Vermont regulators address alcohol consumption decline and workforce shortages in hospitality Vermont officials report decreased alcohol sales and challenges in finding hospitality workers.

Vermont's liquor and lottery sectors are at a crossroads as they grapple with declining alcohol sales and workforce shortages, raising critical questions about the future of the state's economy.

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