MA S2244

Bill

MA S2244

Relative to serving wine in private clubs

Introduced
04/28/2016

In Committee
07/23/2016

Crossed Over
12/29/2016

Passed
01/03/2017

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2017

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the sale of wine,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2244).

AI Summary

This bill allows members of licensed private clubs to bring their own wine to be consumed on the premises when they purchase a meal there, provided the club does not object and the quantity does not exceed limits set by the Commission (likely referring to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, which regulates alcohol sales). The club retains control over dispensing the wine and can refuse to pour it for any reason, and unopened bottles brought by members must be taken home by the member, while opened bottles must be handled according to regulations. Additionally, clubs can charge a reasonable corkage fee for each opened bottle, which will be added to the patron's meal bill. This change modifies existing laws (Chapter 138 of the General Laws) and overrides any conflicting municipal rules or ordinances.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 447 of the Acts of 2016 (on 01/13/2017)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2244

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2244
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2244.pdf

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