An Act authorizing the town of Topsfield to convert 4 licenses for sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises to 4 licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises and to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in the containers less than 200 milliliters
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Overview
This bill authorizes the town of Topsfield, Massachusetts, to change its alcohol license system. Specifically, it would convert four existing licenses for wine and malt beverages that can only be consumed off-premises to licenses allowing the sale of all alcoholic beverages, as long as they are not consumed on the premises. Additionally, the bill prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages in containers smaller than 200 milliliters.
Key provisions
- Conversion of four existing licenses.
- Authorization to sell all alcoholic beverages (not just wine and malt).
- Restriction on consumption of alcohol on the premises.
- Prohibition of alcoholic beverages in containers less than 200 milliliters.
Who is affected
- Town of Topsfield, Massachusetts
- Businesses currently holding wine and malt beverage licenses in Topsfield
- Residents of Topsfield
Notable changes
- Shifts the current licensing structure to allow on-premises sales of all alcoholic beverages.
- Imposes a size restriction on alcoholic beverage containers.
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