The ABCC periodically issues guidelines it applies in deciding whether to approve a license application or whether an activity complies with the law. These guidelines are intended to educate and assist licensees and local authorities in avoiding compliance issues. Below are links to the most frequently requested guidelines that affect Golf Courses, Patios and Other Outdoor Areas, and The Factors Reviewed To Decide If An Event Is A "Private Function Not Open To The Public" under the ABCC's so-called "Happy Hour Regulation."

• Passport Notice
• ABCC HAPPY HOUR 2009 Notice to Industry holidays
• Commission Advisory Malt Beverages LLB
• Extension of Premises Guidelines
• Golf course license approval

The ABCC periodically issues advisory notices in an effort to assist alcoholic beverages licensees by clarifying that all operations, particularly those hosted within the licensed premises, are structured, advertised and operated in compliance with all laws and regulations of the Commonwealth. Below are the most recently issued notices:

• ABCC SEASONAL DELIVERY MEMO
• ABCC Advisory on Staples
• 2012 HOLIDAY CALENDAR
• ABCC Advisory on Dec 26, 2011
• ABCC Advisory on EBT Cards
• ABCC Advisory on Municipal Golf Courses
• ABCC Farmer's Market Advisory
• ABCC 1-Day License Advisory
• Advisory Regarding CORI
• Mandatory Crowd Manager(s) & Daily Fire and Building Safety
• EMERGENCY REGULATION REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ENERGY PRODUCTS
• List of BANNED Alcoholic Beverages Under 204 CMR 2.19
• Emergency Regulation 11-18-2010
• Advisory of Sunday Sales by Section 12 at 10AM
• Advisory Regarding Alcoholic Beverages Energy Drinks
• Mandatory Liquor Liability Insurance
• Advisory to Wine & Malt Retailers
• Advisory to Wine and Malt Wholesalers
• New Sales Tax on Retail Alcoholic Beverages
• Passport Card Notice
• Golf Course Guidelines
• 2011 Holidays
• 2010 Holidays
• 2009 Happy Hour Notice to Industry
• 2005 Notice on Fire Safety
• Pocket Licenses