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MA H173

MA H173
Relative to the sale of liquor licenses


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize cities and towns to assess a fee for the sale of a liquor license by a licensee to another licensee. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill allows cities and towns, after accepting this provision, to charge a fee when a business holding a liquor license (issued under chapter 138 of the General Laws) sells that license to another licensed business. This fee would be collected when the city or town approves the transfer of the license and can be set by the city or town at a maximum of 25 percent of the price paid for the license.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4578 (on 08/15/2016)

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