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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the identification required for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing Massachusetts law to require the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) to permit licensed alcohol retailers to accept out-of-state driver's licenses as valid proof of a person's identity and age for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. The bill provides that any retailer who relies on such an out-of-state license will not face criminal liability or suspension/revocation of their liquor license if they inadvertently sell to a person under 21 years old. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption that the retailer exercised due care in making the sale when relying on the out-of-state license.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Joseph Boncore (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4384 (on 04/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H180 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H180.pdf |
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