An Act authorizing the town of Somerset to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows the town of Somerset, Massachusetts, to issue one additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages that can be consumed off the premises. The town already has the authority to grant such licenses, and this act formally recognizes and expands that power. It’s a local measure aimed at potentially increasing options for consumers and businesses within the town.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Somerset to issue one additional alcoholic beverage license.
- The license is specifically for beverages to be consumed off the premises.
- The authorization is based on a petition from the town of Somerset.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025.
Who is affected
- Town of Somerset, Massachusetts
- Businesses selling alcoholic beverages in Somerset
- Consumers in Somerset
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon existing local authority to grant alcoholic beverage licenses.
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