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ABCC 2023 Holiday Calendar
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- This page, ABCC Advisories, is offered by
- Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission
ABCC Advisories
We periodically issue advisory notices to assist licensees with law and regulation compliance.
Table of Contents
2023 Advisories
2022 Advisories
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2022 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder
(English, PDF 124.21 KB)
Open PDF file, 175.51 KB, for
2022 Notice of Compliance Checks
(English, PDF 175.51 KB)
Open PDF file, 96.84 KB, for
ABCC 2022 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 96.84 KB)
Open PDF file, 191.6 KB, for
ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 16, 2022
(English, PDF 191.6 KB)
Open PDF file, 146.49 KB, for
Addendum A - Proposed Ownership Interest and Additional Information
(English, PDF 146.49 KB)
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Notice of Public Meeting - April 7, 2022
(English, PDF 40.96 KB)
2021 Advisories
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2021 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder
(English, PDF 120.73 KB)
Open PDF file, 97.37 KB, for
ABCC 2021 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 97.37 KB)
Open PDF file, 99.38 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding the End of COVID-Related Restrictions
(English, PDF 99.38 KB)
Open PDF file, 142.52 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding The Governor's COVID-19 Order No. 62
(English, PDF 142.52 KB)
Open PDF file, 101.13 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding The Lifting of the 40% Cap on Seating Capacity
(English, PDF 101.13 KB)
Open PDF file, 103.93 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding the Opening of Large Capacity Venues
(English, PDF 103.93 KB)
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ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 24, 2021
(English, PDF 195.65 KB)
Open PDF file, 49.34 KB, for
April 16, 2021 Notice of Public Meeting
(English, PDF 49.34 KB)
2020 Advisories
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2020 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder
(English, PDF 120.7 KB)
Open PDF file, 178.22 KB, for
ABCC 2020 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 178.22 KB)
Open PDF file, 94.62 KB, for
ABCC 2020 Holiday Reminder
(English, PDF 94.62 KB)
Open PDF file, 78.52 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Granting Credit Extension Request
(English, PDF 78.52 KB)
Open PDF file, 19.87 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Patio and Outdoor Areas
(English, PDF 19.87 KB)
Open PDF file, 90.53 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding Indoor Table and Bar Service
(English, PDF 90.53 KB)
Open PDF file, 63.98 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding LLA Approval of Outdoor Seating
(English, PDF 63.98 KB)
Open PDF file, 140.98 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Restricting Retail Licensees to 25% Capacity Limit
(English, PDF 140.98 KB)
Open PDF file, 34.62 KB, for
ABCC Order Regarding Deliquency Reporting Period (Credit Terms)
(English, PDF 34.62 KB)
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COVID-19 Order of the Governor March 15, 2020
(English, PDF 81.01 KB)
Open PDF file, 61.29 KB, for
COVID 19 ABCC Advisory Banning On-Premises Consumption
(English, PDF 61.29 KB)
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Guidance Regarding the Order by the Governor
(English, PDF 74.79 KB)
2019 Advisories
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Notice of Regulation Inducements 204 CMR 2.08
(English, PDF 76.67 KB)
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ABCC Kicks Off “Operation Safe Holidays”
(English, PDF 290.2 KB)
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2019 Holiday Compliance Reminder
(English, PDF 121.05 KB)
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Compliance Issues During this Holiday Season
(English, PDF 124.38 KB)
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ABCC "7-Store Limit" Increase Effective January 1, 2020
(English, PDF 83.08 KB)
Open PDF file, 77.43 KB, for
Notice of Emergency Regulation
(English, PDF 77.43 KB)
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ABCC Public Notice of Hearing - May 14, 2019
(English, PDF 45.01 KB)
Open PDF file, 134.69 KB, for
ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 14, 2019
(English, PDF 134.69 KB)
Open PDF file, 94.98 KB, for
ABCC 2019 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 94.98 KB)
2018 Advisories
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ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 16, 2018
(English, PDF 112.06 KB)
Open PDF file, 162.61 KB, for
2018 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 162.61 KB)
2017 Advisories
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2017 Holiday Compliance Reminder
(English, PDF 210.31 KB)
Open PDF file, 138.22 KB, for
Advisory Regarding New Manufacturers' Pouring Permits
(English, PDF 138.22 KB)
Open PDF file, 184 KB, for
Advisory Regarding Recorking of Wine
(English, PDF 184 KB)
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Advisory Regarding Serving Wine in Private Clubs
(English, PDF 155.16 KB)
Open PDF file, 139.59 KB, for
Advisory Regarding the Refilling of Growlers
(English, PDF 139.59 KB)
Open PDF file, 231.23 KB, for
Memorandum to Wholesalers on Deliveries to Seasonal Licensees
(English, PDF 231.23 KB)
Open PDF file, 140.26 KB, for
Updated Advisory Regarding Consolidated Buying
(English, PDF 140.26 KB)
2016 Advisories
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2016 Holiday Calendar - Amended
(English, PDF 80.37 KB)
Open PDF file, 148.47 KB, for
ABCC Advisory on 2016 Seasonal Deliveries
(English, PDF 148.47 KB)
Open PDF file, 138.36 KB, for
ABCC Advisory on Powdered Alcohol
(English, PDF 138.36 KB)
Open PDF file, 137.52 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding 2016 Increase from 5 to 7 Package Stores
(English, PDF 137.52 KB)
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ABCC Advisory Regarding Alcohol Sales the Day After Christmas
(English, PDF 15.56 KB)
Open PDF file, 230.13 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding § 19A Salesman Permit Applications
(English, PDF 230.13 KB)
Open PDF file, 81.35 KB, for
Advisory Regarding New Manufacturers' Pouring Permits
(English, PDF 81.35 KB)
Open PDF file, 156.37 KB, for
Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Local Licensing Authorities
(English, PDF 156.37 KB)
Open PDF file, 145.42 KB, for
Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Retailers
(English, PDF 145.42 KB)
Open PDF file, 144.23 KB, for
Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Wholesalers and Manufacturers
(English, PDF 144.23 KB)
2015 Advisories
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2015 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 79.44 KB)
Open PDF file, 95.99 KB, for
2015 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder
(English, PDF 95.99 KB)
Open PDF file, 23.16 KB, for
ABCC Advisory for Section 19B Farmer Wineries
(English, PDF 23.16 KB)
Open PDF file, 145.43 KB, for
ABCC Advisory on 2015 Seasonal Deliveries
(English, PDF 145.43 KB)
Open PDF file, 20.46 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding Fire and Building Safety Checklists
(English, PDF 20.46 KB)
Open PDF file, 94.1 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Regarding Signatories - Reminder
(English, PDF 94.1 KB)
2014 Advisories
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2014 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 63.16 KB)
Open PDF file, 141.09 KB, for
ABCC Advisory Direct Wine Shippers
(English, PDF 141.09 KB)
Open PDF file, 199.34 KB, for
ABCC Advisory on Farmer Winery Authorization to Charge for Samples
(English, PDF 199.34 KB)
Open PDF file, 231.22 KB, for
ABCC Advisory on Package Store Sunday Opening Hours 10 a.m.
(English, PDF 231.22 KB)
Open PDF file, 198.22 KB, for
Holiday Season Compliance Reminder
(English, PDF 198.22 KB)
2013 Advisories
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2013 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 13.98 KB)
Open PDF file, 103.36 KB, for
ABCC Advisory for Farmer Series Pouring Permit
(English, PDF 103.36 KB)
Open PDF file, 90.87 KB, for
ABCC Advisory on New DOR Process
(English, PDF 90.87 KB)
2012 Advisories
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2012 Holiday Calendar
(English, PDF 14.93 KB)
Open PDF file, 94.1 KB, for
2013 Renewal Signature Advisory
(English, PDF 94.1 KB)
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Caterer FAQ's
(English, PDF 100.75 KB)
Open PDF file, 166.18 KB, for
Identification Card Advisory
(English, PDF 166.18 KB)
Open PDF file, 89.76 KB, for
New Caterer's License Advisory
(English, PDF 89.76 KB)
Open PDF file, 59.98 KB, for
Seasonal Delivery Memo
(English, PDF 59.98 KB)
Open PDF file, 76.04 KB, for
Three (3) Store Limit Advisory
(English, PDF 76.04 KB)
2011 Advisories
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2011 Holidays
(English, PDF 19.55 KB)
Open PDF file, 94.49 KB, for
CORI Advisory
(English, PDF 94.49 KB)
Open PDF file, 72.91 KB, for
Dec 26, 2011 - Regular Business Day Advisory
(English, PDF 72.91 KB)
Open PDF file, 59.23 KB, for
EBT Cards Advisory
(English, PDF 59.23 KB)
Open PDF file, 68.04 KB, for
Farmer's Market Advisory
(English, PDF 68.04 KB)
Open PDF file, 49.98 KB, for
Golf Course Decision - Georgetown Club Georgetown March 18 2009
(English, PDF 49.98 KB)
Open PDF file, 63 KB, for
Municipal Golf Courses Advisory
(English, PDF 63 KB)
Open PDF file, 187.27 KB, for
One (1) - Day License Advisory
(English, PDF 187.27 KB)
2010 Advisories
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2010 Holidays
(English, PDF 24.73 KB)
Open PDF file, 17.34 KB, for
Alcoholic Beverages Energy Drinks Advisory
(English, PDF 17.34 KB)
Open PDF file, 15.79 KB, for
Emergency Regulation Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Energy Products
(English, PDF 15.79 KB)
Open PDF file, 22.55 KB, for
List of BANNED Alcoholic Beverages Under 204 CMR 2.19
(English, PDF 22.55 KB)
Open PDF file, 17.01 KB, for
Mandatory Liquor Liability Insurance
(English, PDF 17.01 KB)
Open PDF file, 34.79 KB, for
Sunday Sales by Section 12 at 10AM Advisory
(English, PDF 34.79 KB)
2009 Advisories
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New Sales Tax on Retail Alcoholic Beverages
(English, PDF 65.05 KB)
Open PDF file, 25.12 KB, for
Wine and Malt Retailers Advisory
(English, PDF 25.12 KB)
Open PDF file, 25.37 KB, for
Wine and Malt Wholesalers Advisory
(English, PDF 25.37 KB)
2004-2008 Advisories
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2004 Pocket Licenses
(English, PDF 9.72 KB)
Open PDF file, 22.52 KB, for
2005 Notice on Fire Safety
(English, PDF 22.52 KB)
Open PDF file, 29.77 KB, for
2009 Happy Hour Notice to Industry
(English, PDF 29.77 KB)
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