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MA H3831

Regarding licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Tisbury


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Introduced
06/01/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Tisbury be authorized to convert licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages or wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Tisbury to convert existing licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises to licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages or wines and malt beverages to be consumed on the premises, without the requirement that such beverages be consumed with meals only. The bill also allows the town to issue new licenses under this expanded authority, subject to certain conditions, such as a minimum seating capacity of 30 persons, a limit on alcoholic beverage sales not exceeding 35% of the restaurant's gross sales, and a restriction on sales after 11:00 p.m. unless otherwise permitted by the board of selectmen. The bill also authorizes the board of selectmen to issue regulations for the granting of licenses under this act and to define relevant terms.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4240 (on 11/08/2021)

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