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Most laws relating to liquor are found in Chapter 138 of the Massachusetts General Laws (MGL). The link to Massachusetts General Laws will take you to a web site where all laws of the Commonwealth reside. The site allows you to search for specific chapters or sections and to search by phrase. Remember, if you are in need of legal advice or counsel, consult a lawyer.

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Text of the General Laws are periodically updated to reflect any changes made to them. These pages includes all amendments to the General Laws passed through January 13, 2005. For laws enacted since that time, see the 2005 Session Laws.

Chapter 138 - Alcoholic Liquors