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APPLYING FOR THE ABCC’S NEW “FARMER SERIES POURING PERMIT”

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 20/09/2013 - 14:02

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: There is a new type of State license that licensees of farmer-breweries, farmer-wineries and farmer-distilleries should now apply for when seeking authorization to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on their premises. Pursuant to an advisory issued by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) on August 17, 2013, any licensed farmer-brewery, farmer-winery Continue Reading...

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MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR STORES TO OPEN ON SUNDAY MORNINGS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 19/07/2013 - 20:04

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On January 22, 2013, two bills were introduced in the House of Representatives that are intended to expand the potential hours of operation for Massachusetts liquor stores on Sundays. House Bill No. 228, introduced by Representative Steven S. Howitt of Seekonk, would allow liquor stores to open their doors for business at 10 Continue Reading...

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ABCC RESTRUCTURES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 03/06/2013 - 15:38

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: A new policy has been adopted by the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) to simplify the application process for persons seeking retail alcoholic beverage licenses, such as those authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages at restaurants, pubs, lounges and liquor stores. Effective Tuesday, May 28, 2013, the process aims to alleviate the delay Continue Reading...

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DOES A LOCAL LICENSING BOARD HOLD AUTHORITY TO ROLLBACK A LICENSEE’S HOURS?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 29/04/2013 - 13:10

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Under Massachusetts law, when a local licensing authority (“LLA”) takes action to “modify” a licensee’s license, the licensee can normally appeal that action to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) for a hearing. M.G.L. c. 138, §67. However, where a LLA decreases or otherwise changes the hours a licensee is authorized to sell Continue Reading...

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CITIES CRACK DOWN ON FOOD SERVICE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 21/03/2013 - 14:12

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Retailers licensed to sell food and alcohol may be at risk of losing their licenses as cities crack down on what constitutes adequate food service. Under Massachusetts law, any license issued for the sale of alcohol at a “restaurant” will not be renewed if a licensee fails to show he is in good Continue Reading...

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APPLYING FOR THE ABCC’S NEW “FARMER SERIES POURING PERMIT”

MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR STORES TO OPEN ON SUNDAY MORNINGS?

ABCC RESTRUCTURES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES

DOES A LOCAL LICENSING BOARD HOLD AUTHORITY TO ROLLBACK A LICENSEE’S HOURS?

CITIES CRACK DOWN ON FOOD SERVICE