Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 7, § 201

Licenses of the first or second class shall not be granted by the control commissioners or the Board of Liquor and Lottery to be exercised in any city or town, the voters of which vote “No” on the question of whether to permit the sale of malt beverages, vinous beverages, and ready-to-drink spirits beverages pursuant to section 161 of this title. Licenses of the third class shall not be granted by the Board of Liquor and Lottery to be exercised in any city or town, the voters of which vote “No” on the question of whether to sell fortified wines and spirits pursuant to section 161 of this title.