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H 5084

An Act authorizing the town of Bourne to grant a non- transferable license for the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premise

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dylan Fernandes and 2 co-sponsors

Massachusetts authorizes Bourne to issue one non-transferable off-premise alcohol retail license, restricting license transfer rights but enabling local packaged liquor sales.

Hearing scheduled for 03/27/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
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Bill Summary · H 5084

Legislative bill overview

H 5084 authorizes the town of Bourne, Massachusetts to issue a single non-transferable license for off-premise alcohol sales (package store/liquor retailer). The license cannot be transferred to another owner and would be specific to the Bourne municipality's regulatory framework.

Why is this important

Municipalities in Massachusetts have limited authority to grant alcohol licenses without specific legislative authorization. This bill gives Bourne explicit permission to create one new off-premise retail alcohol license, potentially filling a market gap or responding to local demand for packaged liquor sales in the area.

Potential points of contention

  • Non-transferability restriction: The non-transferable requirement may deter business investment since owners cannot sell the license as an asset, limiting its financial value and resale potential
  • Single license limitation: Restricting authorization to just one license may be insufficient if multiple businesses want to operate in this sector or if market demand grows beyond one retailer's capacity
  • Local monopoly concerns: A single non-transferable license could create competitive barriers and limit consumer choice in the off-premise alcohol market within Bourne

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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