Bill > H3894

This bill authorizes the town of Cohasset to issue five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on-premises, which is an exception to existing state liquor licensing regulations. Despite the typical restrictions in Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (specifically section 17), the town's licensing authority can grant these new licenses under the same rules and regulations that govern other liquor licenses. If any of these new licenses are cancelled, revoked, or become unused, they must be physically returned to the town's licensing authority, which can then reassign the license to a new applicant at the same or a different location. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, providing the town with more flexibility in managing its local alcohol sales licenses. This type of local special legislation is common in Massachusetts, allowing individual towns to adjust their liquor licensing based on specific local needs and economic considerations.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3894