An Act authorizing the town of South Hadley to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows the town of South Hadley, Massachusetts, to issue additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Specifically, it can grant up to four additional licenses for on-premises consumption and two additional licenses for off-premises consumption within designated economic development zones. These licenses are subject to specific conditions and restrictions, including location limitations within the town’s defined districts and requirements for transferring licenses.
Key provisions
- The town of South Hadley can issue up to four additional licenses for alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises.
- The town can issue up to two additional licenses for alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises.
- These licenses are limited to establishments located within the ‘Route 202 & 33’ district, ‘Village Commons’ district, ‘South Hadley Falls’ district, or ‘Newton Street/Lyman Street’ district.
- Licenses must be clearly marked with a designated zone identifier.
- A license holder must obtain letters from the Department of Revenue and Department of Unemployment Assistance to ensure good standing and payment of taxes and fees.
- Licenses returned upon termination or non-renewal can be reissued to a new applicant under similar conditions.
- Licenses must be issued within three years of the bill’s effective date, with potential extensions for original grants.
- The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Cosponsor
Homar Gómez
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