55   Existing off-licences for vignerons

(1)  In this clause:

existing vigneron licence means an existing off-licence for a vigneron that is, in accordance with Schedule 1 to the Act, converted to a producer/wholesaler licence under the new Act.

(2)  An existing vigneron licence is exempt from the operation of section 33 (3) (b) of the Act to the extent (if any) that the definition of licensee’s product requires wine to have been produced:

(a)  from fruit grown on the licensed premises or a vineyard related to the licensed premises, or

(b)  on any other premises from fruit grown on the licensed premises.

(3)  The authorisation conferred by an existing vigneron licence extends to the sale or supply by the licensee:

(a)  on the licensed premises, for consumption away from the licensed premises or for the purposes of tasting, or

(b)  at a wine show in accordance with sections 33 (1) (d) and 35 (3) of the Act, or

(c)  at a producers’ market or fair in accordance with sections 33 (1) (e) and 35 (4) of the Act,

      of any cider, perry or mead produced by the licensee.