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MA H251

Relative to charitable alcohol donations


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to nonprofit charitable corporations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to nonprofit charitable corporations in Massachusetts. The bill allows local licensing authorities to grant these temporary licenses, which can be valid for up to 10 consecutive days and be granted up to 2 times per year. The alcoholic beverages sold under these licenses must be donated at no charge, and the proceeds must be used for the charitable organization's purposes. The bill also allows for temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages at auctions, with similar requirements for donated beverages and charitable use of proceeds.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)

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