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MA S2553
MA S2553Authorizing the town of Berkley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
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Introduced
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
In Committee
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orall of Berkeley, a joint petition of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) to authorize the town of Berkley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the town of Berkley to grant up to five additional licenses for selling alcoholic beverages to be consumed on-premises, specifically within the town's General Business District. Currently, Massachusetts law (Chapter 138, Section 17) limits the number of such licenses a town can issue, but this bill provides an exception to that restriction for Berkley. The licenses will be subject to the same regulations and conditions outlined in Chapter 138 of the General Laws, with the licensing authority having the discretion to set appropriate conditions. If a license is cancelled, revoked, or no longer used at its original location, it must be returned to the licensing authority, which can then re-issue it to a new applicant. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, and it appears to have received local approval from the town of Berkley. This legislation is designed to provide more flexibility for local businesses in the town's business district to obtain alcohol service licenses.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday March 5, 2026 (on 01/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2553 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2553.pdf |
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