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Retailers seek parity as H.390 would broaden license suspension authority for alcohol infractions
Summary
The Massachusetts Package Stores Association told the committee H.390 would extend suspension authority to all retail activity at stores found guilty of illegal alcohol sales, arguing the change restores parity across retail tiers and strengthens deterrence.
Rob Melian, executive director and general counsel for the Massachusetts Package Stores Association, testified in support of House Bill 390, which would alter how suspensions for illegal alcohol sales apply to retailers.
Melian said the bill would make suspension of the Section 15 license apply to a retailer's entire business activity when found guilty of illegal alcohol sales, restoring how…
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