Bill > H425

This bill allows the town of Ashland to grant 16 additional licenses for selling alcoholic beverages to be consumed on-premises, which is an exception to existing state law limiting liquor licenses. The licenses can only be used in the dining rooms of common victuallers (restaurants) or other public areas approved by the local licensing authority. If a licensee does not renew, cancels, or loses their license, it must be physically returned to the licensing authority, which can then grant the license to a new applicant under the same conditions. All licenses must be issued within 10 years of the act's effective date, but licenses originally granted within that period can be transferred to new applicants afterward. The bill provides flexibility for the town to expand its alcohol service options while maintaining regulatory oversight, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H425