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MA H5097
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
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AI Summary
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Salem's licensing authority may convert Amazing Pizza LLC's seasonal all-alcohol license at 62 Wharf Street to an annual wine, malt beverages, and cordials license
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Salem's licensing authority may convert Maitland Farm Kitchen and Spirits' seasonal all-alcohol license at 84 Derby Street to an annual all-alcohol license
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Converted licenses cannot be transferred to other locations but may be granted to new applicants at the same location with proof of good standing from the Department of Revenue and Department of Unemployment Assistance
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If a converted license is terminated, cancelled, revoked, or not renewed, it must be returned to the licensing authority, which has 3 years to reissue it at the same location before it dissolves
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Salem may charge a conversion fee payable at issuance or through a payment plan, with excess fees deposited into the city's economic development account
Legislative Description
Authorizing the city of Salem to convert seasonal licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises to annual licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
3/9/2026