Bill > H4275

This bill makes two key changes to Massachusetts alcohol licensing laws. First, it modifies Section 23 of Chapter 138 by replacing the phrase "alcoholic beverage sales" with "all sales" in the existing text, which appears to broaden the scope of what sales are considered in certain alcohol-related legal provisions. Second, and more significantly, the bill establishes that when a business with an alcohol license is found to have violated laws regarding selling alcohol to minors or intoxicated individuals, the suspension of their license will apply uniformly across different types of establishments (supermarkets, convenience stores, and package stores). Importantly, the suspension will mean a complete cessation of all commercial activity within the licensed establishment, not just alcohol sales, for the duration of the suspension. This provision applies specifically in cities and towns that have authorized licenses for selling all types of alcoholic beverages. The bill aims to create a more consistent and comprehensive approach to enforcing alcohol sales regulations and penalties across different types of retail establishments.

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4275