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The New Direct Shipping License: Pros And Cons

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Mon, 01/12/2014 - 14:50

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In July 2014, the Massachusetts legislature amended M.G.L. c. 138, § 19F in its entirety, and created a new type of license known as a “Direct Wine Shipper License,” that authorizes wineries holding such a license to sell and ship up to 12 cases of their wine a year per consumer directly to Continue Reading...

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Remember, Licensees Cannot Sponsor Booze Cruises!

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 25/11/2014 - 20:17

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: The ABCC recently issued a “warning” to Cisco Brewers, Inc. after ABCC investigators noticed a sign posted in the window of a Plymouth restaurant that stated, “Captain John Boats, Cisco Brews Cruise . . . samples and sunset for $25 dollars.” In its decision, the ABCC stated that when its investigators boarded the Continue Reading...

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LOOKING TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMPETITOR’S PRICES? BE CAREFUL!

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 23/10/2014 - 20:34

The Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: In July 2014, the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (“ABCC”) ruled on a false advertising case whereby Wegmans, a grocery chain with a Section 15 package store license located in Newton, Massachusetts, was investigated by the ABCC for violating 204 CMR 2.03 (2), the Massachusetts law prohibiting false, misleading, and deceptive advertising Continue Reading...

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Charity Wine License – Fill the Glass to Fill the Coffer

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Wed, 13/08/2014 - 14:37

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Charitable organizations seeking to host fundraising events deriving proceeds from the sale of wine is a great way to attract donors, but the charity must comply with alcoholic beverage licensing requirements and applicable regulations. The sale of wine at a charitable fundraiser falls within two distinct categories – Charity Wine Auction License (“CWAL”) Continue Reading...

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THE NEW LAW FOR DIRECT SHIPPING OF WINE INTO MASSACHUSETTS

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 17/07/2014 - 15:22

Law Offices of John P Connell, P.C.: In January 2015, Massachusetts will become the most recent State to allow direct shipment of wines to consumers with the recent passage of the 2015 Massachusetts Budget. Section 61B of the 2015 Budget includes the new direct shipping provision which will be codified in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, § 19F. The new Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: Winery

The New Direct Shipping License: Pros And Cons

Remember, Licensees Cannot Sponsor Booze Cruises!

LOOKING TO ADVERTISE YOUR COMPETITOR’S PRICES? BE CAREFUL!

Charity Wine License – Fill the Glass to Fill the Coffer

THE NEW LAW FOR DIRECT SHIPPING OF WINE INTO MASSACHUSETTS