Returning liquor license control to municipalities in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws to return control over liquor licenses to municipalities. It allows cities and towns to determine the number of licenses issued, hold public hearings on license applications, and adopt plans for granting additional licenses. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission's approval is no longer required for these plans. Licenses must be returned to the licensing authority if a business closes or transfers ownership. The bill also repeals certain sections related to liquor licenses and modifies the process for issuing licenses.

Returning liquor license control to municipalities in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws to return control over liquor licenses to municipalities. It allows cities and towns to determine the number of licenses issued, hold public hearings on license applications, and adopt plans for granting additional licenses. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission's approval is no longer required for these plans. Licenses must be returned to the licensing authority if a business closes or transfers ownership. The bill also repeals certain sections related to liquor licenses and modifies the process for issuing licenses.