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MA H4006

MA H4006
Authorizing the town of Dartmouth to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises


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Introduced
04/07/2025
In Committee
07/17/2025
Crossed Over
11/13/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

That the town of Dartmouth be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the town of Dartmouth to grant one additional alcoholic beverage license to Lofberg Market Place, LLC (doing business as Farm and Coast Market), located at 7-9 Bridge Street. The license would allow the sale of all alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption, which means customers can purchase alcohol to take home but not drink in the store. The bill includes several specific provisions: the license is subject to existing state alcohol regulations, cannot be transferred to a different location, and can only be granted to a new applicant at the same location if they provide proof of good standing with state tax and employment departments. If the license is not used, terminated, or revoked, it must be returned to the licensing authority, which can then reissue it to a new applicant within three years. When the license is issued, the current licensee must return their existing wine and malt beverage license. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, and the license must be issued within one year of the act's effective date.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading (on 11/17/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4006
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4006.pdf
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