H5098

Authorizing the city of Salem to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises upon the return of the license authorized in chapter 67 of the acts of 2008

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Massachusetts H5098 authorizes Salem to grant an additional license for on-premises alcoholic beverage sales to Gulu-Gulu Cafe.

Massachusetts H5098 allows the city of Salem to issue an additional license for on-premises alcoholic beverage sales to Gulu-Gulu Cafe at 247 Essex Street. The license must be returned to the licensing authority upon issuance, and the city may charge a fee for the conversion. The license can be granted to a new applicant at the same location if the original license is terminated or not renewed. Any excess fee over the annual renewal fee must be deposited into Salem's economic development account. The act repeals Chapter 67 of the acts of 2008 and takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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History

Jul 14

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2026

Jul 9

Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor

Jul 8

House

Enacted