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Distributors tell committee they support small-brewery options but say 5,000-barrel self-distribution cap in H672 is too high
Summary
Industry witnesses told the Government Operations & Military Affairs committee that wholesalers support opportunities for small brewers but described the 5,000-barrel threshold in H672 as "excessive," urging clearer statutory language and limiting the exemption to non-contracted, eligible brewers.
Members of the Government Operations & Military Affairs committee heard industry testimony on an omnibus alcohol bill Wednesday as wholesale distributors described their role and urged careful drafting of a proposed self-distribution exemption.
Ryan Chaffin, director of operations at Farrell Distributing, told the committee wholesalers ensure product traceability, run large fleets and warehouse operations across Vermont, and provide services to retail partners and smaller manufacturers. He said distributors help manage recalls and…
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