Exempts fraternal organizations from tax on sales of alcoholic beverages if served in exclusive lounges.

The bill proposes to amend the General Laws of Massachusetts to exempt certain fraternal organizations from the tax on sales of alcoholic beverages. This exemption applies if the beverages are served in a lounge or similar area reserved for the exclusive use of members and their guests, and not available for use by the general public. The exemption also applies to sales made at special events, gatherings, dinners, and ceremonies of the organization, provided the attendees are only members and their qualified guests.

Exempts fraternal organizations from tax on sales of alcoholic beverages if served in exclusive lounges.

The bill proposes to amend the General Laws of Massachusetts to exempt certain fraternal organizations from the tax on sales of alcoholic beverages. This exemption applies if the beverages are served in a lounge or similar area reserved for the exclusive use of members and their guests, and not available for use by the general public. The exemption also applies to sales made at special events, gatherings, dinners, and ceremonies of the organization, provided the attendees are only members and their qualified guests.