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MA H257

MA H257
Construction of act in case of invalidity of any provision


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Introduced
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014

Introduced Session

188th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to preserve provisions of the Liquor Control Act when other provisions are deemed invalid or unconstitutional by the courts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill, titled "Construction of act in case of invalidity of any provision," aims to ensure that if any part of the Massachusetts Liquor Control Act (Chapter 138) is found by a court to be invalid or unconstitutional, the rest of the law will still stand and be interpreted in a way that continues to restrict, rather than expand, the trade of alcoholic beverages, and to strengthen the strict regulatory oversight of alcohol taxation, distribution, and sales, all within the established three-tier system.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4042 (on 04/17/2014)

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