Vermont Alcohol (2026) — Rules & Official Sources

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Vermont Alcohol Laws

Vermont prohibits alcohol in state parks except certain camping areas. Liquor in grocery stores. Open container illegal.

Vermont allows liquor in grocery stores. STATE PARKS: Alcohol PROHIBITED in most areas except designated camping areas after 6PM. OPEN CONTAINER: Prohibited for all vehicle occupants. DUI: 0.08% BAC. Craft beer/cider tourism popular. No happy hour restrictions. 7 V.S.A. §1.

Official sources (verified August 18, 2026)

23 V.S.A. § 1201(a)(1)(A) (0.08; school bus 0.02, commercial 0.04; enhanced penalty at 0.16 per section heading) — §1.

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