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AMENDMENTS TO MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR CONTROL ACT IN DISCUSSION AT THE STATE HOUSE

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Thu, 21/11/2013 - 20:32

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: On November 12, 2013, the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a public hearing at the State House in Boston to discuss various bills introduced in connection with the Massachusetts Liquor Control Act (M.G.L. c. 138). Members of the alcoholic beverage industry came from throughout the Commonwealth to testify about Continue Reading...

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IN THE NEWS: CERTAIN ADVERTISING PRACTICES IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY PROHIBITED

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Fri, 25/10/2013 - 17:45

Law Offices of John P. Connell, P.C.: Sellers and manufacturers of alcoholic beverages have seen a crack down in enforcement of advertising regulations recently. Throughout the nation, alcohol industry authorities have made the news in their efforts to ban certain alcoholic beverage advertising practices. While some of those advertising violations were upheld, others proved unsuccessful and merely provided more publicity 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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MASSACHUSETTS TOWNS DEMAND MORE LIQUOR LICENSES

Submitted by John P. Connell, Esq. on Tue, 22/05/2012 - 17:39

Seeking More Alcoholic Beverage Licenses To Satisfy Demand Has Municipalities Headed To Beacon Hill In Massachusetts, the quantity of liquor licenses available in any municipality in the state, including Boston, is governed by a statutory-based quota system. Towns seeking to spur economic development, however, may petition the Massachusetts State Legislature to have additional licenses issued beyond the statutorily permitted amount. Continue Reading...

Tag Archives: licenses

AMENDMENTS TO MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR CONTROL ACT IN DISCUSSION AT THE STATE HOUSE

IN THE NEWS: CERTAIN ADVERTISING PRACTICES IN THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRY PROHIBITED

MASSACHUSETTS LIQUOR STORES TO OPEN ON SUNDAY MORNINGS?

MASSACHUSETTS TOWNS DEMAND MORE LIQUOR LICENSES