STATE OF VERMONT
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
GUBERNATORIAL DIRECTIVE TO THE BOARD AND COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
LIQUOR AND LOTTERY
REGULATORY AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, on Friday, March 13, 2020, the Governor issued an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency
for the State of Vermont in response to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, since that time, many additional cases of COVID-19 have been tested as presumptively positive in
the State; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, March 16, the Governor imposed additional social distancing measures in order to
mitigate the spread of COVID-19 including the prohibition of on-premises consumption of food or drink at any
restaurant, bar, or establishment that offers food or drink, effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and
continuing in full force and effect until April 6, 2020; and
WHEREAS, restaurants, bars and establishments that offer food or drink may continue to offer food for takeout and by delivery; and
WHEREAS, alcohol sales can make up over 40% of the revenue of restaurants and establishments that offer food
or drink; and
WHEREAS, it is critical the State avoid adverse economic impacts where possible; and
WHEREAS, in light of the significant economic impacts being imposed on restaurants and establishments that
offer food or drink and their employees, as well as the social distancing measures being asked of Vermonters, the
Governor has determined to permit “to-go” sales and delivery of beverage alcohol with the purchase of a meal,
as well as the delivery of alcohol product by licensed retail stores.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Philip B. Scott, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor of Vermont by the
Constitution of the State of Vermont, the emergency powers set forth in 20 V.S.A. §§ 8, 9 and 11 and other laws,
specifically 20 V.S.A. § 8(b)(1), hereby order that the rules of the Board of the Department of Liquor and Lottery
(“Board”) are hereby amended or rescinded, as necessary, to permit “to-go” sales and delivery of beverage alcohol
with the purchase of a meal, as well as the delivery of alcohol product by licensed retail stores, as follows:
1. 1st class licensees are hereby authorized to allow for take-out, curbside pickup and delivery of beverage
alcohol, including spirit-based drinks and malt and vinous product accompanying food orders for off
premise consumption.
2. 2nd class licensees shall be authorized to allow for delivery and curbside pickup of un-opened containers of
spirits, spirit-based product and malt and vinous product.
3. The permissible hours for delivery shall be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

 4. For deliveries, the licensee shall be able to travel from town to town or from place to place carrying orders
for delivery of any alcohol product they are licensed to sell and authorized to deliver hereunder without a
delivery permit, provided the following conditions are met:
a. The person making the delivery is at least 18 years old and is certified to sell or serve alcohol by
the Board.
b. All deliveries shall be in person to a physical building or residence.
c. Licensees shall maintain an inspectable log of all deliveries made and such log shall at a minimum
include:
i. Name of recipient and physical address in Vermont to where the product was delivered;
ii. How ID was verified;
iii. A signature of recipient at least twenty-one (21) years of age;
iv. Complete description of the product and quantity delivered;
v. Time of delivery;
vi. The name of the employee making the delivery.
5. Any additional guidance or recommendations by the Commissioner or the Board in this regard shall
be subject to the Governor’s review and approval. Any order of the Board relating to this matter
following the declaration of the State of Emergency, which has not received the approval of the
Governor, is hereby rescinded.
6. The Board shall not penalize any 1st class or 2nd class licensee who is in compliance with the terms
of this Directive and any approved guidance issued hereunder.
This Directive shall take effect upon signing and shall continue in full force and effect until April 15, 2020,
at which time the Governor, in consultation with VDH and DPS/VEM, shall assess the emergency and
determine whether to amend or extend this Directive.

By the Governor:

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Brittney L. Wilson
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs
Date: March 19, 2020

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Philip B. Scott
Governor