The bill authorizes the town of Ashland to issue 10 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises, despite the restrictions outlined in section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws. These licenses will be granted under specific conditions set by the town's licensing authority and will be designated for establishments located within three designated development zones: Downtown Redevelopment, Rt. Redevelopment, and MBTA Zone. Each license will be clearly marked to indicate its respective zone and will adhere to all regulations of chapter 138, except for section 17.

The bill outlines the distribution of the licenses, with three allocated to the Downtown Redevelopment district, three to the Rt. Redevelopment district, and four to the MBTA Zone district. It specifies that licenses can only be exercised in designated dining areas and restricts the transfer of licenses outside the initial zoned areas. Additionally, if a license is terminated or not renewed, it must be returned to the licensing authority, which can then grant it to a new applicant under the same conditions. All licenses must be issued within five years of the act's passage.