Bill > H3661

This bill authorizes the town of Wayland to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages, specifically for consumption off the premises, to a business named Eastbrook, Inc. located at 87 Andrews Avenue. This means the business can sell spirits, wine, and beer for customers to take home, not to drink at the establishment. The bill overrides a specific section of existing law (Section 17 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws) that might otherwise prevent this additional license from being issued. As a condition of receiving this new license, Eastbrook, Inc. must surrender its current license for selling only wines and malt beverages off-premises. The bill also states that this new license cannot be transferred to a different location, although a new applicant could receive it for the same location if they are in good standing with the Department of Revenue and the department of unemployment assistance, meaning they have paid all applicable taxes. If the license is no longer used, it will be returned to the licensing authority, which can then grant it to a new applicant at the same location under the same conditions. This measure has received local approval and will take effect upon its passage.