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MA H432

Returning liquor license control to municipalities


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to returning liquor license control to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to return control of liquor licenses to municipalities in Massachusetts. It amends Chapter 138 of the General Laws to allow cities and towns to determine the number of all alcoholic beverage or wine and malt beverage licenses to be issued by their local licensing authorities, as well as the process for granting additional licenses. The bill also repeals certain provisions that previously limited the number of licenses municipalities could issue. Overall, this bill aims to give more autonomy to local governments in regulating the liquor industry within their communities.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

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

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