An Act relative to alcoholic beverage containers
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.345, addresses the size of alcoholic beverage containers sold in Massachusetts. It seeks to standardize the volume of containers for various alcoholic drinks, aiming to provide consumers with more consistent measurements. The bill was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is part of a series of similar proposals regarding alcoholic beverage regulations.
Key provisions
- Addresses the size of alcoholic beverage containers.
- Seeks to standardize container volumes.
- Falls under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
- Part of a series of related bills (H.233, H.362, H.272, H.344, H.442).
- Included a study order (H.4969).
Who is affected
- Consumers of alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverage distributors
- Retailers selling alcoholic beverages
- The Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Notable changes
- This bill proposes changes to existing regulations regarding container sizes.
- It is one of several similar bills introduced in recent years.
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