ABCC Advisories and Publications

2026 Advisories

2026 Notice of Compliance Checks, Open PDF file, 205.65 KB (English, PDF 205.65 KB)

2027 ABCC Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 261.51 KB (English, PDF 261.51 KB)

ABCC ADVISORY REGARDING LOCAL LICENSING AUTHORITY’S (“LLA’s”) OPTION TO TEMPORARILY ALLOW ITS ON-PREMISES LICENSEES TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ONE ADDITIONAL HOUR NOT TO EXCEED 3:00 AM AS WELL AS THE ABILITY, Open PDF file, 283.64 KB (English, PDF 283.64 KB)

ABCC MEMORANDUM ON DELIVERIES TO SEASONAL LICENSEES, Open PDF file, 247.34 KB (English, PDF 247.34 KB)

CALENDAR YEAR 2026 LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND DATES OF OBSERVANCE, Open PDF file, 261.26 KB (English, PDF 261.26 KB)

MA Fire Marshall Advisory Regarding Sparklers and Other Pyrotechnics, Open PDF file, 140.58 KB (English, PDF 140.58 KB)

2025 Advisories

2025 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder (Happy Hour Regulation), Open PDF file, 262.46 KB (English, PDF 262.46 KB)

2025 Notice of Compliance Checks, Open PDF file, 152.89 KB (English, PDF 152.89 KB)

ABCC 2025 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 162.99 KB (English, PDF 162.99 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Changes to MGL c. 138, § 34B - Forms of ID Which Licensees May Reasonably Rely On, Open PDF file, 292.85 KB (English, PDF 292.85 KB)

ABCC ADVISORY REGARDING OBLIGATIONS OF CATERERS LICENSED PURSUANT TO M.G.L. 138 SECTION 12C, Open PDF file, 292.49 KB (English, PDF 292.49 KB)

ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesaler and Manufacturers March 4th, 2025, Open PDF file, 186.92 KB (English, PDF 186.92 KB)

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES CONTROL COMMISSION (“ABCC”) ADVISORY REGARDING LOCAL BOARD’S ABILITY TO ALLOW M.G.L. c. 138, § 12 (ON-PREMISES) WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES LICENSE HOLDERS TO TRADE IN THEIR LICENSE FOR A M.G.L. c. 138, § 12 (ON-PREMISES) ALL ALCOHOLIC BE, Open PDF file, 235.38 KB (English, PDF 235.38 KB)

2024 Advisories

2024 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder (Happy Hour Regulation), Open PDF file, 111.95 KB (English, PDF 111.95 KB)

2024 Notice of Compliance Checks, Open PDF file, 129.61 KB (English, PDF 129.61 KB)

ABCC 2024 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 96.3 KB (English, PDF 96.3 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Amendments to Add Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Table Service Areas, Open PDF file, 160.41 KB (English, PDF 160.41 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Changes to M.G.L. c. 138, § 26 - Retail License Managers, Open PDF file, 260.92 KB (English, PDF 260.92 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Changes to M.G.L. c. 138, § 26 - State License Managers, Open PDF file, 260.87 KB (English, PDF 260.87 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Changes to MGL c.138 §15F - Farmer's Market Permit, Open PDF file, 158.93 KB (English, PDF 158.93 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Food and Beverages Containing Hemp Derived CBD and/or THC on Licensed Premises, Open PDF file, 252.36 KB (English, PDF 252.36 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding On-Premises Licensees Permanently Selling Mixed Drinks for Off-Premises Consumption, Open PDF file, 178.86 KB (English, PDF 178.86 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Recent News About Non-Consensual Drugging Occurring At Bars, Clubs, and Other Licenses Premises, Open PDF file, 126.63 KB (English, PDF 126.63 KB)

ABCC Electronic Signature Guide, Open PDF file, 350.65 KB (English, PDF 350.65 KB)

ABCC Letter Re: 19E Licensees Obtaining Salesman Permits, Open PDF file, 250.13 KB (English, PDF 250.13 KB)

ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers and Manufacturers March 7th, 2024, Open PDF file, 195.84 KB (English, PDF 195.84 KB)

2023 Advisories

2023 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder (Happy Hour Regulation), Open PDF file, 125.22 KB (English, PDF 125.22 KB)

2023 Notice of Compliance Checks, Open PDF file, 129.27 KB (English, PDF 129.27 KB)

ABCC 2023 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 96.31 KB (English, PDF 96.31 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Second Further Expansion of Patio Service and Takeaway/Delivery of Alcohol by On-Premises Licensees, Open PDF file, 228.34 KB (English, PDF 228.34 KB)

ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 21st, 2023, Open PDF file, 190.83 KB (English, PDF 190.83 KB)

2022 Advisories

2022 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder, Open PDF file, 124.21 KB (English, PDF 124.21 KB)

2022 Notice of Compliance Checks, Open PDF file, 175.51 KB (English, PDF 175.51 KB)

ABCC 2022 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 96.84 KB (English, PDF 96.84 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Further Expansion of Patio Service and Takeaway/Delivery of Alcohol by On-Premises Licensees, Open PDF file, 97.05 KB (English, PDF 97.05 KB)

ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 16, 2022, Open PDF file, 191.6 KB (English, PDF 191.6 KB)

Addendum A - Proposed Ownership Interest and Additional Information, Open PDF file, 146.49 KB (English, PDF 146.49 KB)

Notice of Public Meeting - April 7, 2022, Open PDF file, 40.96 KB (English, PDF 40.96 KB)

Notice Regarding the Approval of Guidelines for Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Service Areas, Open PDF file, 150.04 KB (English, PDF 150.04 KB)

2021 Advisories

2021 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder, Open PDF file, 120.73 KB (English, PDF 120.73 KB)

ABCC 2021 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 97.37 KB (English, PDF 97.37 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Recent News About Non-Consensual Drugging Occurring At Bars, Clubs, and Other Licenses Premises, Open PDF file, 126.63 KB (English, PDF 126.63 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding the End of COVID-Related Restrictions, Open PDF file, 99.38 KB (English, PDF 99.38 KB)

ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 24, 2021, Open PDF file, 195.65 KB (English, PDF 195.65 KB)

April 16, 2021 Notice of Public Meeting, Open PDF file, 49.34 KB (English, PDF 49.34 KB)

2020 Advisories

2020 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder, Open PDF file, 120.7 KB (English, PDF 120.7 KB)

ABCC 2020 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 178.22 KB (English, PDF 178.22 KB)

ABCC 2020 Holiday Reminder, Open PDF file, 94.62 KB (English, PDF 94.62 KB)

ABCC Advisory Granting Credit Extension Request, Open PDF file, 78.52 KB (English, PDF 78.52 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding On-Premises Licensees Selling for Off-Premises Consumption, Open PDF file, 140.26 KB (English, PDF 140.26 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding On-Premises Licensees Selling Mixed Drinks for Off-Premises Consumption, Open PDF file, 105.31 KB (English, PDF 105.31 KB)

ABCC Order Regarding Deliquency Reporting Period (Credit Terms), Open PDF file, 34.62 KB (English, PDF 34.62 KB)

2019 Advisories

Notice of Regulation Inducements 204 CMR 2.08, Open PDF file, 76.67 KB (English, PDF 76.67 KB)

ABCC Kicks Off “Operation Safe Holidays” , Open PDF file, 290.2 KB (English, PDF 290.2 KB)

2019 Holiday Compliance Reminder, Open PDF file, 121.05 KB (English, PDF 121.05 KB)

Compliance Issues During this Holiday Season, Open PDF file, 124.38 KB (English, PDF 124.38 KB)

ABCC "7-Store Limit" Increase Effective January 1, 2020, Open PDF file, 83.08 KB (English, PDF 83.08 KB)

ABCC Public Notice of Hearing and Comment Period - November 13, 2019, Open PDF file, 78.63 KB (English, PDF 78.63 KB)

Notice of Emergency Regulation, Open PDF file, 77.43 KB (English, PDF 77.43 KB)

ABCC Public Notice of Hearing - May 14, 2019, Open PDF file, 45.01 KB (English, PDF 45.01 KB)

ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 14, 2019, Open PDF file, 134.69 KB (English, PDF 134.69 KB)

ABCC 2019 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 94.98 KB (English, PDF 94.98 KB)

2018 Advisories

Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Advisory Regarding Cannabis in Alcoholic Beverages, Open PDF file, 87.65 KB (English, PDF 87.65 KB)

ABCC Seasonal Notice to Wholesalers March 16, 2018, Open PDF file, 112.06 KB (English, PDF 112.06 KB)

2018 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 162.61 KB (English, PDF 162.61 KB)

2017 Advisories

2017 Holiday Compliance Reminder, Open PDF file, 210.31 KB (English, PDF 210.31 KB)

Advisory Regarding New Manufacturers' Pouring Permits, Open PDF file, 138.22 KB (English, PDF 138.22 KB)

Advisory Regarding Recorking of Wine, Open PDF file, 184 KB (English, PDF 184 KB)

Advisory Regarding Serving Wine in Private Clubs, Open PDF file, 155.16 KB (English, PDF 155.16 KB)

Advisory Regarding the Refilling of Growlers, Open PDF file, 139.59 KB (English, PDF 139.59 KB)

Fine in lieu and recorking regulations: Advisory Regarding 204 CMR 2.18 and 204 CMR 20.00, Open PDF file, 191.38 KB (English, PDF 191.38 KB)

Memorandum to Wholesalers on Deliveries to Seasonal Licensees, Open PDF file, 231.23 KB (English, PDF 231.23 KB)

Updated Advisory Regarding Alternating Proprietorship and Contract Brewing, Open PDF file, 303.52 KB (English, PDF 303.52 KB)

Updated Advisory Regarding Consolidated Buying, Open PDF file, 140.26 KB (English, PDF 140.26 KB)

2016 Advisories

2016 Holiday Calendar - Amended, Open PDF file, 80.37 KB (English, PDF 80.37 KB)

ABCC Advisory on 2016 Seasonal Deliveries, Open PDF file, 148.47 KB (English, PDF 148.47 KB)

ABCC Advisory on Powdered Alcohol, Open PDF file, 138.36 KB (English, PDF 138.36 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding 2016 Increase from 5 to 7 Package Stores, Open PDF file, 137.52 KB (English, PDF 137.52 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Alcohol Sales the Day After Christmas, Open PDF file, 15.56 KB (English, PDF 15.56 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Extension of Farmer-Series Pouring Permit Premises and New § 19h Pouring Permit, Open PDF file, 20.58 KB (English, PDF 20.58 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Ownership of § 12 And § 15 Licenses in the Same City or Town, Open PDF file, 17.96 KB (English, PDF 17.96 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding § 19A Salesman Permit Applications, Open PDF file, 230.13 KB (English, PDF 230.13 KB)

Advisory Regarding New Manufacturers' Pouring Permits, Open PDF file, 81.35 KB (English, PDF 81.35 KB)

Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Local Licensing Authorities, Open PDF file, 156.37 KB (English, PDF 156.37 KB)

Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Retailers, Open PDF file, 145.42 KB (English, PDF 145.42 KB)

Alcoholic Ice Cream Advisory for Wholesalers and Manufacturers, Open PDF file, 144.23 KB (English, PDF 144.23 KB)

2015 Advisories

2015 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 79.44 KB (English, PDF 79.44 KB)

2015 Holiday Season Compliance Reminder, Open PDF file, 95.99 KB (English, PDF 95.99 KB)

ABCC Advisory for Section 19B Farmer Wineries, Open PDF file, 23.16 KB (English, PDF 23.16 KB)

ABCC Advisory on 2015 Seasonal Deliveries, Open PDF file, 145.43 KB (English, 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, Open PDF file, 158.65 KB (English, PDF 158.65 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Fire and Building Safety Checklists, Open PDF file, 20.46 KB (English, PDF 20.46 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Guidelines for Extension of Premises to Patio and Outdoor Area, Open PDF file, 19.85 KB (English, PDF 19.85 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding Signatories - Reminder, Open PDF file, 94.1 KB (English, PDF 94.1 KB)

ABCC Advisory Regarding the Inclusion of Continuing Care Retirement Communities as an On-Premises License Type, Open PDF file, 159.34 KB (English, PDF 159.34 KB)

2014 Advisories

2014 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 63.16 KB (English, PDF 63.16 KB)

ABCC Advisory Direct Wine Shippers, Open PDF file, 141.09 KB (English, PDF 141.09 KB)

ABCC Advisory on Farmer Winery Authorization to Charge for Samples, Open PDF file, 199.34 KB (English, PDF 199.34 KB)

ABCC Advisory on Package Store Sunday Opening Hours 10 a.m., Open PDF file, 231.22 KB (English, PDF 231.22 KB)

Holiday Season Compliance Reminder, Open PDF file, 198.22 KB (English, PDF 198.22 KB)

2013 Advisories

2013 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 13.98 KB (English, PDF 13.98 KB)

ABCC Advisory for Farmer Series Pouring Permit, Open PDF file, 103.36 KB (English, PDF 103.36 KB)

ABCC Advisory for Sampling of Alcoholic Beverages with a Farmer Series Pouring Permit, Open PDF file, 86.61 KB (English, PDF 86.61 KB)

ABCC Advisory on New DOR Process, Open PDF file, 90.87 KB (English, PDF 90.87 KB)

2012 Advisories

2012 Holiday Calendar, Open PDF file, 14.93 KB (English, PDF 14.93 KB)

2013 Renewal Signature Advisory, Open PDF file, 94.1 KB (English, PDF 94.1 KB)

Caterer FAQ's, Open PDF file, 100.75 KB (English, PDF 100.75 KB)

Identification Card Advisory, Open PDF file, 166.18 KB (English, PDF 166.18 KB)

New Caterer's License Advisory, Open PDF file, 89.76 KB (English, PDF 89.76 KB)

Seasonal Delivery Memo, Open PDF file, 59.98 KB (English, PDF 59.98 KB)

Three (3) Store Limit Advisory, Open PDF file, 76.04 KB (English, PDF 76.04 KB)

2011 Advisories

2011 Holidays, Open PDF file, 19.55 KB (English, PDF 19.55 KB)

CORI Advisory, Open PDF file, 94.49 KB (English, PDF 94.49 KB)

Dec 26, 2011 - Regular Business Day Advisory, Open PDF file, 72.91 KB (English, PDF 72.91 KB)

EBT Cards Advisory, Open PDF file, 59.23 KB (English, PDF 59.23 KB)

Farmer's Market Advisory, Open PDF file, 68.04 KB (English, PDF 68.04 KB)

Golf Course Decision - Georgetown Club Georgetown March 18 2009, Open PDF file, 49.98 KB (English, PDF 49.98 KB)

Mandatory Crowd Manager(s) & Daily Fire and Building Safety Advisory, Open PDF file, 24.57 KB (English, PDF 24.57 KB)

Municipal Golf Courses Advisory, Open PDF file, 63 KB (English, PDF 63 KB)

One (1) - Day License Advisory, Open PDF file, 187.27 KB (English, PDF 187.27 KB)

2010 Advisories

2010 Holidays, Open PDF file, 24.73 KB (English, PDF 24.73 KB)

Alcoholic Beverages Energy Drinks Advisory, Open PDF file, 17.34 KB (English, PDF 17.34 KB)

Emergency Regulation - Labeling of Ingredients, Purity and Quality of Alcoholic Beverages, Open PDF file, 12.99 KB (English, PDF 12.99 KB)

Emergency Regulation Regarding Alcoholic Beverage Energy Products, Open PDF file, 15.79 KB (English, PDF 15.79 KB)

List of BANNED Alcoholic Beverages Under 204 CMR 2.19, Open PDF file, 22.55 KB (English, PDF 22.55 KB)

Mandatory Liquor Liability Insurance, Open PDF file, 17.01 KB (English, PDF 17.01 KB)

Sunday Sales by Section 12 at 10AM Advisory, Open PDF file, 34.79 KB (English, PDF 34.79 KB)

2009 Advisories

New Sales Tax on Retail Alcoholic Beverages, Open PDF file, 65.05 KB (English, PDF 65.05 KB)

Wine and Malt Retailers Advisory, Open PDF file, 25.12 KB (English, PDF 25.12 KB)

Wine and Malt Wholesalers Advisory, Open PDF file, 25.37 KB (English, PDF 25.37 KB)

2004-2008 Advisories

2004 Pocket Licenses, Open PDF file, 9.72 KB (English, PDF 9.72 KB)

2005 Notice on Fire Safety, Open PDF file, 22.52 KB (English, PDF 22.52 KB)

2009 Happy Hour Notice to Industry, Open PDF file, 29.77 KB (English, PDF 29.77 KB)