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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to modernize the alcohol laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize the alcohol laws in Massachusetts. The key provisions include:
1. Allowing licensing authorities to authorize licensees to serve alcoholic beverages on non-contiguous premises, subject to guidelines set by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
2. Removing a requirement that the fourth paragraph of Section 12 of Chapter 138 be struck.
3. Removing the sixth sentence of the first paragraph of Section 15 of Chapter 138.
4. Requiring applicants for liquor licenses to be satisfactory to the licensing authorities with respect to their character.
5. Increasing the number of business days, from 5 to 10, that the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has to act on certain license applications.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4880 (on 06/30/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H388 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H388.pdf |
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