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MA H5097

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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