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Council hears clarification: Medford has no cap on restaurant/bar liquor licenses; package stores differ

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City staff and councilors clarified that Medford does not cap liquor licenses for restaurants and bars but that package‑store (retail) licenses remain limited and can command high market prices.

During the budget hearing the council received clarification on liquor licensing policy: Medford does not impose a cap on liquor licenses for restaurants and bars, although package store (retail) licenses are limited and can carry substantial market prices when transferred.

Vice President Collins said staff verified that “we don't have a cap on liquor licenses for bars and restaurants. That's not the case in Medford.” The…

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