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ABCC clarifies delivery, third-party carrier permits and new to‑go limits for restaurants

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Summary

ABCC staff told Worcester licensees that package stores need a Section 22 transportation permit to deliver, third‑party carriers must hold express transportation permits, carriers cannot take a percentage of alcohol sales and post‑pandemic to‑go alcohol rules limit nonpackaged sales to spirit-based mixed drinks.

ABCC trainers told Worcester licensees that deliveries and to-go alcohol remain tightly regulated and that licensees must verify carrier permits and follow updated to‑go rules enacted during and after the pandemic.

Ralph Sacramone said package stores have always been able to deliver if they hold a Section 22 transportation permit under M.G.L. c.138, §22 and that the permit must be kept in the delivery vehicle. "Once you get that permit, it's good for 365 days a year from January 1 to December 31, and you can deliver…

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