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MA H27

Authorizing charity alcohol auctions


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Introduced
04/13/2021
In Committee
04/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

So much of the recommendations of the Department of the State Treasurer (House, No. 25) as relates to charity alcohol auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes charity alcohol auctions in Massachusetts. It allows local licensing authorities to grant temporary licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages at auction to nonprofit charitable organizations, as well as temporary licenses to joint applicants consisting of a nonprofit charity and a licensed premises. The bill sets conditions for these temporary licenses, such as the duration, number of licenses per year, and use of proceeds. It also allows licensed auctioneers to obtain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages at auction, and permits them to offer on-premises tastings. Finally, the bill repeals a prior law restricting the sale of alcoholic beverages at auctions.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4880 (on 06/30/2022)

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