Bill > H3686

This bill grants the Brockton chief of police the authority to take immediate action, such as closing an establishment, suspending its license, or reducing operating hours, if they determine there is a serious risk or threat to public safety or the public interest stemming from an establishment licensed to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises under General Laws Chapter 138 (G.L. CH 138). The chief must document the specific reasons for their decision in writing, and the license holder will be notified and have the right to appeal the decision through a hearing process, with a final appeal to the Superior Court. The bill also outlines procedures for license holders to petition for a new license after a decision, with the chief of police's approval being a requirement for any new license issuance, and specifies a one-year waiting period for new licenses for establishments where a license was revoked or suspended for more than 30 days.