7 V.S.A. § 705: Exclusive territories

No certificate of approval holder or manufacturer who designates a sales territory for which a wholesale dealer shall be primarily responsible or in which a wholesale dealer is required to concentrate its efforts shall enter into any franchise or agreement with any other wholesale dealer for the purpose of establishing an additional franchisee for its brand or brands of malt beverages, vinous beverages, or ready-to-drink spirits beverages in the territory being primarily served or concentrated upon by the first licensed wholesale dealer.