By Mr. Murphy of Burlington, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 275) of Charles A. Murphy for legislation to require proof of liability insurance coverage for alcoholic beverages license applications and renewals.  Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Charles A. Murphy

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to liquor liability insurance coverage.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1.  Section 12 of Chapter 138 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2000 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:

No license shall be granted or renewed under the provisions of this section until the applicant or licensee provides proof of coverage under a liquor liability insurance policy that at a minimum the policy insures the establishment for at least $250,000 is required.