Bill H.1874
187th (2011 - 2012)
An Act relative to the sale of liquor licenses
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1874) of Mark J. Cusack for legislation to authorize cities and towns to assess a fee for the sale of a liquor license by a licensee to another licensee. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
SECTION 1. Upon the acceptance of this section by a city or town, said city or town may assess and collect a fee for any license issued by the city or town pursuant to chapter 138 of the General Laws when such license is sold by the licensee to another licensee. Said fee shall be assessed at the time of approval of the transfer of the license by the city or town. Said fee shall be established by the city or town in an amount not to exceed 25 per cent of the amount paid for the license.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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