An Act authorizing the town of Oxford to grant 2 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows the town of Oxford, Massachusetts, to issue two additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. These licenses can be granted within designated economic development zones – the ‘Highway Interchange,’ ‘Village Business,’ or ‘General Business’ zones – and must be clearly marked on the license. The licenses are subject to existing regulations, except for one specific restriction, and can be transferred to new applicants within those zones under specific conditions.
Key provisions
- The town of Oxford can issue up to two additional alcohol sales licenses.
- Licenses must be granted within designated economic development zones: Highway Interchange, Village Business, or General Business.
- Licenses will be marked as ‘Highway Interchange,’ ‘Village Business,’ or ‘General Business’.
- The licensing authority must restrict transfers of the new licenses to locations within the initial zoned areas.
- New applicants can apply for licenses granted under this act, subject to departmental confirmations.
- Returned or cancelled licenses must be returned to the licensing authority.
- Licenses must be issued within five years of the act’s effective date.
- A license originally granted within five years can be transferred to a new applicant.
Who is affected
- The town of Oxford, Massachusetts
- Businesses seeking alcohol sales licenses in Oxford
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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