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MA H472

Relative to licensing of liquor retailers


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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

For legislation to authorize consolidated purchasing of alcoholic beverages by certain licensees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill aims to authorize consolidated purchasing of alcoholic beverages by certain liquor retailers. Specifically, it allows an individual, partnership, or corporation that holds two or more liquor licenses under Section 15 of Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws to combine their alcoholic beverage purchases to qualify for quantity discounts offered by wholesalers licensed under Section 18. The bill defines "common ownership" as the same person, partnership, or corporation holding at least 51% ownership of two or more Section 15 licenses.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

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

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