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Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
The Details of Appeal a decision made by your Local Licensing Authority
What you need for Appeal a decision made by your Local Licensing Authority
The LLA must issue a written statement of reasons to an applicant or licensee when it takes the following actions:
- Denies a license application;
- Refuses to issue/renew a license; or
- Suspends, revokes, cancels, or forfeits a license;
The applicant or licensee may appeal the action of the LLA to the ABCC but must do so within 5 business days of receipt of the LLA's written decision. For new license applications, the applicant can also appeal if the LLA does not act within 30 days of the application's receipt, within 5 business days of the expiration of the 30-day period.
How to appeal Appeal a decision made by your Local Licensing Authority
This is the preferred method for filing an appeal of an action from your Local Licensing Authority. Our mailing address is:
Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
95 Fourth Street, Suite 3
Chelsea, MA 02150
We accept appeals in person via hand delivery, including commercial delivery services. Our preferred method for receiving appeals is by mail.
We also accept appeals by fax. Please do not mail and fax the same submission. Our preferred method for receiving appeals is by mail.
Here are our fax lines:
ADMINISTRATION FAX: (617) 727-1510
LICENSING FAX: (617) 727-1258
Next steps for Appeal a decision made by your Local Licensing Authority
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ABCC Decisions
If the ABCC approves the LLA's decision, you can then appeal to a superior court within 30 days of receipt of that decision.
If the ABCC does not approve the LLA's decision, the LLA must then carry out the recommended action from the ABCC. If the LLA decides that their original decision was correct and that you were in violation of license, you can re-appeal to the ABCC within 5 days of receipt of the decision.
Fines for License Suspensions
If your license has been suspended, you can petition the ABCC to pay a fine instead. You must file this petition within 20 days of receipt of the ABCC's decision. If the ABCC accepts the fine, you will waive your right to appeal to a superior court. Accepting the fine is at the discretion of the ABCC.
Contact for Appeal a decision made by your Local Licensing Authority
Address
95 Fourth Street, Suite 3 , Chelsea, MA 02150-2358Related