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Appeals court weighs whether ABCC must revoke all licenses under G.L. c.138 §18B
Summary
The panel heard arguments over the meaning of 'shall be cause' in G.L. c.138 §18B: licensee counsel urged a permissive reading; the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission urged deference to its interpretation that revocation is mandatory. The court questioned standards of review and precedent including Cleary.
The appeals panel on Tuesday considered whether the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission is required to revoke all licenses held by a licensee that also holds a certificate of compliance under G.L. c.138 §18B.
Joshua Seagal, counsel for the licensee, told the court the statutory phrase "shall be cause for the revocation of all certificates and licenses held by…
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