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THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREWERY LICENSES IN MASSACHUSETTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 28/01/2013 - 14:36

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In order to legally produce and sell beer commercially, a brewer must be authorized to operate by obtaining both national and state approval. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau issues “TTB permits,” granting approval of a brewer’s operations on the national level. All types of commercial brewers qualify for the same Continue Reading...

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BREW ON PREMISE – WHAT’S THE STATUS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 17/01/2013 - 17:21

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In Massachusetts, a brewer producing beer for mere personal or family use, and not for sale, does not need any license to do so. Should the brewer intend to brew and sell its beer commercially however, licenses are needed at both the national level, through the Alcoholic and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Continue Reading...

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CRAFT BREWERS MAKE ANOTHER RUN AT LIMITING THE LAW AGAINST TERMINATING A WHOLESALER-DISTRIBUTOR

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 09/01/2013 - 15:20

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Under Massachusetts law, G.L. c. 138, sec. 25E, a brewer, winery or distillery cannot terminate a Massachusetts wholesaler that has carried and distributed that manufacturer’s brand absent “good cause,” which can be difficult to prove. (See our related Article “Legal Issues Involved When Alcoholic Beverage Suppliers Attempt to Terminate Brand Shipments to Wholesalers Continue Reading...

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ISSUES THAT ARISE WHEN RENEWING A LIQUOR LICENSE IN MASSACHUSETTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 17/12/2012 - 15:47

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Pursuant to their statutory creation, alcoholic beverage licenses in Massachusetts only exist for the calendar year for which they were issued, and then expire on December 31 of that year unless properly renewed. If a liquor license is not properly renewed at the end of a calendar year pursuant to a relatively easy Continue Reading...

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WILL A NEW STATE BILL “CHOKE” SMALL RESTAURANTS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 22/10/2012 - 9:35

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In Massachusetts, any restaurant with a seating capacity of 25 persons or more must have on premises, while food is being served, an employee trained to render assistance to any patron who is choking. M.G.L. c. 94, s. 305D; 105 CMR 590.009(E). Though little known, this law was established in 1980. On October Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: ABCC

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREWERY LICENSES IN MASSACHUSETTS

BREW ON PREMISE – WHAT’S THE STATUS?

CRAFT BREWERS MAKE ANOTHER RUN AT LIMITING THE LAW AGAINST TERMINATING A WHOLESALER-DISTRIBUTOR

ISSUES THAT ARISE WHEN RENEWING A LIQUOR LICENSE IN MASSACHUSETTS

WILL A NEW STATE BILL “CHOKE” SMALL RESTAURANTS?