Bill > H4752

This bill authorizes the city of Medford to increase the number of licenses for establishments selling wines and malt beverages, which are alcoholic drinks made from fermented grains, to be consumed on the premises, from twenty-five to forty, with these licenses being granted in specific economic development areas identified by census tracts. The bill also clarifies that these licenses can only be used in the restaurant's dining room and other approved public areas, and that the licensing authority, which is the local body responsible for issuing these permits, will not require additional parking beyond what is already mandated by zoning laws. Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for transferring or re-issuing these licenses within the designated economic development zones, ensuring that any transferred or re-issued license remains in good standing with the department of revenue and that all applicable taxes have been paid. Finally, this bill repeals a previous act from 2008, indicating a change in legislation regarding these types of licenses.