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ABCC Advisories

We periodically issue advisory notices to assist licensees with law and regulation compliance.
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2022 Advisories

2021 Advisories

ABCC 2021 Holiday Calendar (PDF 97.37 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Increasing Retailer's Capacity Limit to Forty Percent (40%) (PDF 139.66 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Indoor Singing Performances and Increased Capacity at Arenas, Stadiums, and Ballparks (PDF 94.63 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Musical Performances at Licensed Establishments (PDF 61.79 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Recent News About Non-Consensual Drugging Occurring At Bars, Clubs, and Other Licenses Premises (PDF 126.63 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding the End of COVID-Related Restrictions (PDF 99.38 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding the Expansion of Patio Service and Takeaway/Delivery of Alcohol by On-Premises Licensees (PDF 96.82 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding The Governor's COVID-19 Order No. 62 (PDF 142.52 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding The Lifting of the 40% Cap on Seating Capacity (PDF 101.13 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding The Opening of Bars, Pouring Permit, and Beer Gardens (PDF 66.54 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding the Opening of Large Capacity Venues (PDF 103.93 KB)
ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 24, 2021 (PDF 195.65 KB)
April 16, 2021 Notice of Public Meeting (PDF 49.34 KB)

2020 Advisories

2020 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder (PDF 120.7 KB)
ABCC 2020 Holiday Calendar (PDF 178.22 KB)
ABCC 2020 Holiday Reminder (PDF 94.62 KB)
ABCC Advisory Granting Credit Extension Request (PDF 78.52 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Continued Prohibition of On-Premises Consumption (PDF 97.18 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Extension of Allowance of Outdoor Table Service (PDF 143.59 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Food Service and Gatherings for Licensees Selling Alcohol for On-Premises Consumption (PDF 61.99 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Gatherings for Licensees Selling Alcohol for On-Premises Consumption (PDF 121.67 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Patio and Outdoor Areas (PDF 19.87 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Indoor Events Held by Hotels and Other On-Premises Licensees (PDF 93.16 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Indoor Service at On-Premises Consumption Licensees (PDF 58.42 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Indoor Table and Bar Service (PDF 90.53 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding LLA Approval of Outdoor Seating (PDF 63.98 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding On-Premises Licensees Selling for Off-Premises Consumption (PDF 140.26 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding On-Premises Licensees Selling Mixed Drinks for Off-Premises Consumption (PDF 105.31 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Restaurants Commencing Outdoor Table Service of Alcohol (PDF 60.21 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding the Rollback of MA to Phase 3, Step 1 of Reopening Plan (PDF 98.24 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Updated Sector Specific Workpace Safety Standards for Restaurants to Address COVID-19 (PDF 75.03 KB)
ABCC Advisory Restricting Retail Licensees to 25% Capacity Limit (PDF 140.98 KB)
ABCC Order Regarding Deliquency Reporting Period (Credit Terms) (PDF 34.62 KB)
ABCC Updated Advisory Regarding Mandatory Closing Period for Retail Alcohol Licensees and Easing of Certain Annual Renewal Requirements (PDF 165.05 KB)
COVID-19 Order of the Governor March 15, 2020 (PDF 81.01 KB)
COVID 19 ABCC Advisory Banning On-Premises Consumption (PDF 61.29 KB)
Guidance Regarding the Order by the Governor (PDF 74.79 KB)

2019 Advisories

Notice of Regulation Inducements 204 CMR 2.08 (PDF 76.67 KB)
ABCC Kicks Off “Operation Safe Holidays” (PDF 290.2 KB)
Compliance Issues During this Holiday Season (PDF 124.38 KB)
2019 Holiday Compliance Reminder (PDF 121.05 KB)
ABCC "7-Store Limit" Increase Effective January 1, 2020 (PDF 83.08 KB)
ABCC Public Notice of Hearing and Comment Period - November 13, 2019 (PDF 78.63 KB)
Notice of Emergency Regulation (PDF 77.43 KB)
ABCC Public Notice of Hearing - May 14, 2019 (PDF 45.01 KB)
ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 14, 2019 (PDF 134.69 KB)
ABCC 2019 Holiday Calendar (PDF 94.98 KB)

2018 Advisories

Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Advisory Regarding Cannabis in Alcoholic Beverages (PDF 87.65 KB)
ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 16, 2018 (PDF 112.06 KB)
2018 Holiday Calendar (PDF 162.61 KB)

2017 Advisories

2017 Holiday Compliance Reminder (PDF 210.31 KB)
Advisory Regarding New Manufacturers' Pouring Permits (PDF 138.22 KB)
Advisory Regarding Recorking of Wine (PDF 184 KB)
Advisory Regarding Serving Wine in Private Clubs (PDF 155.16 KB)
Advisory Regarding the Refilling of Growlers (PDF 139.59 KB)
Fine in lieu and recorking regulations: Advisory Regarding 204 CMR 2.18 and 204 CMR 20.00 (PDF 191.38 KB)
Memorandum to Wholesalers on Deliveries to Seasonal Licensees (PDF 231.23 KB)
Updated Advisory Regarding Alternating Proprietorship and Contract Brewing (PDF 303.52 KB)
Updated Advisory Regarding Consolidated Buying (PDF 140.26 KB)

2016 Advisories

2016 Holiday Calendar - Amended (PDF 80.37 KB)
ABCC Advisory on 2016 Seasonal Deliveries (PDF 148.47 KB)
ABCC Advisory on Powdered Alcohol (PDF 138.36 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding 2016 Increase from 5 to 7 Package Stores (PDF 137.52 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Alcohol Sales the Day After Christmas (PDF 15.56 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Extension of Farmer-Series Pouring Permit Premises and New § 19h Pouring Permit (PDF 20.58 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Ownership of § 12 And § 15 Licenses in the Same City or Town (PDF 17.96 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding § 19A Salesman Permit Applications (PDF 230.13 KB)
Advisory Regarding New Manufacturers' Pouring Permits (PDF 81.35 KB)
Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Local Licensing Authorities (PDF 156.37 KB)
Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Retailers (PDF 145.42 KB)
Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Wholesalers and Manufacturers (PDF 144.23 KB)

2015 Advisories

2015 Holiday Calendar (PDF 79.44 KB)
2015 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder (PDF 95.99 KB)
ABCC Advisory for Section 19B Farmer Wineries (PDF 23.16 KB)
ABCC Advisory on 2015 Seasonal Deliveries (PDF 145.43 KB)
ABCC Advisory on the Amendement of M.G.L. c. 138 §14A to Include the Sale of Malt Beverages and Distilled Spirits at Auction (PDF 158.65 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Fire and Building Safety Checklists (PDF 20.46 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Area (PDF 19.85 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding Signatories - Reminder (PDF 94.1 KB)
ABCC Advisory Regarding the Inclusion of Continuing Care Retirement Communities as an On-Premises License Type (PDF 159.34 KB)

2014 Advisories

2014 Holiday Calendar (PDF 63.16 KB)
ABCC Advisory Direct Wine Shippers (PDF 141.09 KB)
ABCC Advisory on Farmer Winery Authorization to Charge for Samples (PDF 199.34 KB)
ABCC Advisory on Package Store Sunday Opening Hours 10 a.m. (PDF 231.22 KB)
Holiday Season Compliance Reminder (PDF 198.22 KB)

2013 Advisories

2013 Holiday Calendar (PDF 13.98 KB)
ABCC Advisory for Farmer Series Pouring Permit (PDF 103.36 KB)
ABCC Advisory for Sampling of Alcoholic Beverages with a Farmer Series Pouring Permit (PDF 86.61 KB)
ABCC Advisory on New DOR Process (PDF 90.87 KB)

2012 Advisories

2012 Holiday Calendar (PDF 14.93 KB)
2013 Renewal Signature Advisory (PDF 94.1 KB)
Caterer FAQ's (PDF 100.75 KB)
Identification Card Advisory (PDF 166.18 KB)
New Caterer's License Advisory (PDF 89.76 KB)
Seasonal Delivery Memo (PDF 59.98 KB)
Three (3) Store Limit Advisory (PDF 76.04 KB)

2011 Advisories

2011 Holidays (PDF 19.55 KB)
CORI Advisory (PDF 94.49 KB)
Dec 26, 2011 - Regular Business Day Advisory (PDF 72.91 KB)
EBT Cards Advisory (PDF 59.23 KB)
Farmer's Market Advisory (PDF 68.04 KB)
Golf Course Decision - Georgetown Club Georgetown March 18 2009 (PDF 49.98 KB)
Mandatory Crowd Manager(s) & Daily Fire and Building Safety Advisory (PDF 24.57 KB)
Municipal Golf Courses Advisory (PDF 63 KB)
One (1) - Day License Advisory (PDF 187.27 KB)

2010 Advisories

2010 Holidays (PDF 24.73 KB)
Alcoholic Beverages Energy Drinks Advisory (PDF 17.34 KB)
Emergency Regulation - Labeling of Ingredients, Purity and Quality of Alcoholic Beverages (PDF 12.99 KB)
Emergency Regulation Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Energy Products (PDF 15.79 KB)
List of BANNED Alcoholic Beverages Under 204 CMR 2.19 (PDF 22.55 KB)
Mandatory Liquor Liability Insurance (PDF 17.01 KB)
Sunday Sales by Section 12 at 10AM Advisory (PDF 34.79 KB)

2009 Advisories

New Sales Tax on Retail Alcoholic Beverages (PDF 65.05 KB)
Wine and Malt Retailers Advisory (PDF 25.12 KB)
Wine and Malt Wholesalers Advisory (PDF 25.37 KB)

2004-2008 Advisories

2004 Pocket Licenses (PDF 9.72 KB)
2005 Notice on Fire Safety (PDF 22.52 KB)
2009 Happy Hour Notice to Industry (PDF 29.77 KB)
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