Bill > H3896

This bill authorizes the town of Westborough to issue one additional license for establishments that sell all types of alcoholic beverages intended for consumption on the premises, which is a type of liquor license. This exception is made despite a general law (section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws) that typically limits the number of such licenses a town can grant. The license is specifically for a property located at 146-148 Oak Street in Westborough and will be subject to all regulations within chapter 138, except for the general limitation on the number of licenses. The bill also states that this license cannot be moved to a different location, but it can be transferred to a new applicant at the same address if that applicant demonstrates they are in good standing with the department of revenue and the department of unemployment assistance, meaning all relevant taxes, fees, and contributions have been paid. If the license is no longer used at its original location, it will be returned to the local licensing authority, which can then grant it to a new applicant at that same location under the same conditions.