Bill > H239

This bill proposes to add a new section to Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which governs alcoholic beverages. The key provision states that if any part of Chapter 138, or its application to a specific situation, is found by a court to be invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining parts of the law will be interpreted with the original legislative goal in mind: to restrict, not expand, the commerce of alcoholic beverages and to maintain strong regulatory oversight over how alcoholic beverages are taxed, distributed, and sold, all within the established three-tier regulatory system. This three-tier system is a common framework in the United States that separates the functions of alcohol manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to prevent monopolies and ensure control.