Bill > S2291

This bill authorizes the town of Wenham, Massachusetts, to grant one additional license for the retail sale of wine and malt beverages, which are alcoholic drinks, that are not intended to be consumed on the premises where they are sold. This exception is made despite existing state laws (specifically section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws) that limit the number of such licenses a town can issue. The license would be granted to a specific business, Grassy Roots, LLC, located at 152 Main Street, provided their retail space does not exceed 200 square feet. The business must adhere to all other regulations in chapter 138, except for the general limit on the number of licenses. The license will be tied to the specific location and cannot be moved, but it can be reissued to a new applicant at the same spot if the business is in good standing with the department of revenue and has paid all taxes. If the license is no longer used, it can be returned to the town's licensing authority, which can then grant it to a new applicant at the same location under the same conditions. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.