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WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE CAN YOUR COMPETITORS OBJECT?

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 05/11/2014 - 19:37

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: The ABCC recently issued a decision that held that the City of Chicopee erred in refusing to grant a petition to transfer a license to a new proposed location that would have been operated by BJ’s Wholesalers. The license had been exercised for over 20 years by Winn Liquors, Inc., at a location Continue Reading...

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DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR THOSE HOLDING AN INTEREST IN A LIQUOR LICENSE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 24/10/2014 - 16:28

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Obtaining a retail on premise or off premise liquor license in Massachusetts requires full disclosure of all officers, directors and LLC managers of the licensee entity and every individual with a direct or indirect, beneficial or financial interest in the licensed business. G.L. c. 138, §15A and 204 CMR 2.01(6). Each license Continue Reading...

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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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WHEN APPLYING FOR A NEW LIQUOR LICENSE CAN YOUR COMPETITORS OBJECT?

DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS IN MASSACHUSETTS FOR THOSE HOLDING AN INTEREST IN A LIQUOR LICENSE

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