Bill > S2532

This bill authorizes the town of Walpole to grant two additional non-transferable alcohol licenses for off-premises sales, with specific restrictions. The licenses can only be issued to establishments located within the town's Central Business District as defined by the zoning by-law on January 1, 2025. These licenses will be subject to the same regulations as other alcohol licenses under Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, with some unique conditions. To receive a license, applicants must submit letters from the Department of Revenue and Department of Unemployment Assistance confirming they are in good standing and have paid all required taxes and fees. If a license is cancelled, revoked, or no longer in use at its original location, it must be returned to the licensing authority, which can then reissue it to a new applicant within the Central Business District. All licenses must be issued within three years of the act's effective date, though licenses originally granted during that period can be transferred to new applicants afterward. The bill aims to provide the town with flexibility in managing its alcohol licensing while maintaining oversight and ensuring businesses meet specific criteria.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2532