Allows authorized carriers to transport alcoholic beverages to consumers, with age verification requirements.

This bill amends Chapter 159B of the General Laws to allow agricultural, common, or contract carriers, as well as individuals, to transport or deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers if they have a fleet permit from the Department. The bill mandates that receipts for such deliveries include a certification that the recipient is 21 years or older and that valid identification was presented. It also allows for electronic signatures for accepting delivery. The bill declares itself an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Allows authorized carriers to transport alcoholic beverages to consumers, with age verification requirements.

This bill amends Chapter 159B of the General Laws to allow agricultural, common, or contract carriers, as well as individuals, to transport or deliver alcoholic beverages to consumers if they have a fleet permit from the Department. The bill mandates that receipts for such deliveries include a certification that the recipient is 21 years or older and that valid identification was presented. It also allows for electronic signatures for accepting delivery. The bill declares itself an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.