An Act authorizing the city of Salem to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises upon the return of the license authorized in chapter 67 of the acts of 2008
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill allows the city of Salem, Massachusetts, to issue an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises. This license would be granted to Gulu-Gulu Cafe and is tied to the return of a previously authorized license from Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2008. The bill also outlines procedures for transferring the license, collecting fees, and ultimately repealing the original chapter.
Key provisions
- The city of Salem can grant an additional license for alcohol consumption on premises.
- This license is linked to the return of a license from Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2008.
- The license must be exercised in designated dining areas.
- The licensing authority can transfer the license to a new applicant under specific conditions.
- If the license is terminated, it can be returned and reissued with similar conditions.
- A fee will be charged for the license conversion, with potential for installment payments.
- Fees collected will be deposited into the city’s economic development account.
- Chapter 67 of the Acts of 2008 is repealed.
Who is affected
- City of Salem residents
- Gulu-Gulu Cafe
- Potential new licensees
- Alcohol beverage vendors
- The general public (through potential impacts on businesses and alcohol sales)
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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