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Hemp Derived CBD Prohibition Enacted in MA

The Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission has issued an advisory stating it is unlawful to manufacture and/or sell food or beverages containing hemp derived CBD and/or THC (applies to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages) and that these products must be removed …Read More

Franchise Legislation Considered in MA

Passing the House, H.B. 4477 provides that any distiller, manufacturer, importer or producer which obtains or acquires in any manner the right to sell, ship or distribute any brand item shall stand in the place of, and be subject to, …Read More

Farmer Brewery Sales Expansion Advances in MA

Reported from committee, S.B. 2629 seeks to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries. Read More

Expanded Sales for MA Farmer and Pub Brewers Gets a Hearing

A hearing has been scheduled for Senate Bill 478 which seeks to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries and pub brewers. Read More

Expanded Sales for MA Farmer and Pub Brewers Sees Action

Moving through multiple committees, Senate Bill 478 seeks to expand the sale of products by farmer breweries and pub brewers. Read More

Excise Tax Would Double Under MA Proposal

House Bill 2861 seeks to double the excise tax on alcoholic beverages. Read More

Massachusetts Tax Increase Proposed

S.B. 1860 seeks to increase the excise tax on all alcohol, with the beer rate proposed at $10.73/barrel (current rate is $3.30/barrel). Read More

Manufacturer Sales Bill Floated in MA

H.B. 287 seeks to allow manufacturer licensees able to sell alcoholic beverages they produce for off-premises consumption to sell alcoholic beverages in kegs, casks, barrels, cans or bottles for consumption off the manufacturer’s premises. Read More

MA Bill Addresses Pub Brewer Sales

House Bill 401 provides for wholesale and retail sales of pub breweries. Read More

Happy Hour Legislation Intro’d in Massachusetts

S.B. 157 provides for happy hours in the Commonwealth. Read More

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