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MA H368

MA H368
Relative to removing liquor license caps in communities


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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 removing liquor license caps in cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to remove the cap on the number of liquor licenses that cities and towns in Massachusetts can issue, except for the city of Boston. It requires cities and towns to adopt a plan approved by local authorities to determine the process for granting additional licenses, and mandates that at least one public hearing be held on the plan. Additionally, the bill requires the governing body of each city or town, except Boston, to hold a public hearing on a license application within 30 days of the application date.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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