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MA H4286

Bill

Status

Passed

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Town of Somerset may grant 1 additional off-premises license for wine and malt beverages to Olde Village Convenience Store at 2756 County Street, notwithstanding standard quota limits under Chapter 138, Section 17

  • License cannot be transferred to any other location but may be granted to a new applicant at the same address with proof of good standing from the Department of Revenue and Department of Unemployment Assistance

  • If the license is terminated, cancelled, revoked, or not renewed, the licensing authority has 3 years to grant it to a new applicant at the same location before it dissolves

  • License must be initially issued within 1 year of the act's effective date

  • Takes effect upon passage; received local approval from the town of Somerset

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Somerset to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 86 of the Acts of 2025

12/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling7/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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