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COMMON REASONS WHY APPLICANTS FOR POURING LICENSES ARE DISQUALIFIED

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 19/10/2012 - 13:15

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: A nightclub, hotel, restaurant or other establishment may obtain a “pouring license,” or general on-premises license, which authorizes the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on premises under M.G.L. c. 138, s. 12. Depending on whether the applicant is an individual, a partnership or a corporation, there may be different restrictions governing the Continue Reading...

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THE NEW CATERING LICENSE LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 19/10/2012 - 9:30

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: The State of Massachusetts has approved a new “Caterer’s License,” effective starting October 31, 2012. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 138, s. 12, this Caterer’s License acts as an “on-premises” license, permitting a caterer to sell alcoholic beverages for up to five (5) hours at a private event in a municipality that has Continue Reading...

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THE STATUS OF “BYOB” IN MASSACHUSETTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 18/10/2012 - 13:50

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Under Massachusetts law, restaurants in the possession of either an All-Alcoholic Beverages License or a Malt and Wine License are prohibited from allowing patrons to bring their own alcohol on to the premises, a practice widely known as “BYOB.” Yet this statewide ban is only in affect when the restaurant has an existing Continue Reading...

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TRANSFERRING CONTROL OVER YOUR LICENSED BUSINESS WITHOUT APPROVAL CAN RENDER SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 16/08/2012 - 19:52

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Under Massachusetts law, any individual or corporation may transfer any existing alcoholic beverages license held under ch. 138 to another individual or corporation, provided that the local licensing authority and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) approves the requested transfer. When licensed businesses transfer managerial duties or other privileges of a license to Continue Reading...

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NEW YORK LAWS AID CRAFT BREWERS WHILE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE IDLES

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 09/08/2012 - 14:34

On August 6, 2012, The Brewer’s Association reported that there are now more breweries in the United States than any time since 1887, and that 97% of those breweries are classified as small “craft brewers.” Clearly, craft brewing is becoming one of those hot “emerging businesses” that state legislatures everywhere try to attract for their job and tax growth potential. Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: liquor law

COMMON REASONS WHY APPLICANTS FOR POURING LICENSES ARE DISQUALIFIED

THE NEW CATERING LICENSE LAW IN MASSACHUSETTS

THE STATUS OF “BYOB” IN MASSACHUSETTS

TRANSFERRING CONTROL OVER YOUR LICENSED BUSINESS WITHOUT APPROVAL CAN RENDER SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES

NEW YORK LAWS AID CRAFT BREWERS WHILE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE IDLES