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MA H1994

Regulating the granting of temporary licenses for the sale of wine, beer, and malt liquor at auctions


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
07/20/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the granting of temporary licenses for the sale of wine, beer and malt liquor at auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill allows local licensing authorities, with the approval of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC), to grant temporary licenses for the sale of wine, beer, and malt liquor at auctions to non-profit charitable organizations and licensed retailers. The temporary licenses can be for up to 10 consecutive days, with a limit of 2 such licenses per calendar year. The fee for these temporary licenses cannot exceed the minimum fee for regular licenses to sell these products. The application process is streamlined, and local authorities can impose reasonable conditions on the hours of operation for these auctions.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 07/27/2017)

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