Bill > H3893

This bill authorizes the town of Lexington to grant ten additional licenses for selling wine and malt beverages to be consumed on-premises, specifically allocating licenses to specific establishments and areas. These licenses will be distributed as follows: one license each to Pinot's Palette, Galaray House Art Gallery, Lexington Venue Theater, and Fable Brewing, with the remaining six licenses reserved for establishments within three designated economic development zones (Village Overlay District, Multifamily Overlay District, and Village High-Rise Overlay District). The licenses can only be used in dining rooms or other public areas deemed appropriate by the licensing authority, and they are subject to strict transfer restrictions. If a licensee fails to renew or loses their license, it must be returned to the licensing authority, which can then reissue it to a new applicant within three years, provided the new applicant demonstrates good standing with state revenue and unemployment departments. The bill ensures that all licenses must be issued within three years of the act's effective date and are governed by most provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 138, with some specific exceptions related to licensing limitations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3893