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UNDERSTANDING CERTIFICATE OF LABEL APPROVALS (COLAs)

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 18/04/2014 - 16:01

The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act), 27 U.S.C. §205(e), authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to prescribe regulations for the labeling of alcoholic beverages and requires that the TTB administer those regulations in order to prohibit the use of misleading statements on labels, to assure the use of adequate information as to the identity and quality of beverage products, Continue Reading...

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HOW CAN A LIQUOR LICENSE BE USED TO SECURE A LOAN?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 28/03/2014 - 19:27

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In Massachusetts, the holder of a liquor license can pledge his or her license to secure a loan. M.G.L. c. 138, §23. In fact, many banks or other private lenders will not lend money to a licensee or someone seeking to purchase a license without a Pledge. Accordingly, there are several legal requirements Continue Reading...

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ABCC HOLDS THAT “DE MINIMIS” FUNDS RAISED THROUGH ONLINE “CROWDFUNDING” NEED NOT BE DISCLOSED ON A STATE LICENSE APPLICATION

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 15/01/2014 - 17:54

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In a decision dated November 20, 2013, the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) held that “de minimis” amounts of money acquired through online “crowdfunding” websites need not be disclosed as a source of funds within an applicant’s state license application. This decision followed a September 4, 2013 hearing held at the ABCC Continue Reading...

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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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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...

Tag Archives: Brewer

UNDERSTANDING CERTIFICATE OF LABEL APPROVALS (COLAs)

HOW CAN A LIQUOR LICENSE BE USED TO SECURE A LOAN?

ABCC HOLDS THAT “DE MINIMIS” FUNDS RAISED THROUGH ONLINE “CROWDFUNDING” NEED NOT BE DISCLOSED ON A STATE LICENSE APPLICATION

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

ABCC RESTRUCTURES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSES