The bill amends Section 23 of chapter 138 of the General Laws by replacing the phrase "alcoholic beverage sales" with "all sales" in the context of license permits and suspensions. This change broadens the scope of the law to encompass all sales activities of a licensed establishment, not just those related to alcoholic beverages.

Additionally, the bill establishes that there will be no distinction between different types of retail establishments—such as supermarkets, convenience stores, or package stores—when a license holder is found in violation of selling alcohol to minors or intoxicated individuals. In such cases, the local licensing authority can suspend all commercial activities of the licensee, meaning that the establishment must cease all sales, including non-alcoholic items, during the suspension period. This aims to create uniformity in the enforcement of alcohol-related violations across various types of retail outlets.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 138-23