Bill > H390

This bill modifies existing alcohol licensing regulations by establishing a uniform suspension policy for businesses that sell alcohol and are found to have violated laws prohibiting sales to minors or intoxicated individuals. Specifically, the bill eliminates different treatment for supermarkets, convenience stores, and package stores when such a violation occurs. When a licensee is found to have violated Section 34 of Chapter 138 (which pertains to illegal alcohol sales) in a city or town that authorizes alcoholic beverage sales, the local licensing authority can impose a suspension that completely halts all commercial activity within the establishment, not just alcohol sales. This means that during the suspension period, the business cannot sell any items, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic. The bill ensures that the consequences for selling alcohol illegally are consistent across different types of retail establishments, creating a more standardized approach to enforcing alcohol sales regulations and potentially serving as a stronger deterrent against illegal sales to minors or intoxicated individuals.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H390