ABCC Advisories and Publications

2026 Advisories

Open PDF file, 246.81 KB,  CALENDAR YEAR 2026 LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND DATES OF OBSERVANCE (English, PDF 246.81 KB)

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

2025 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open PDF file, 235.38 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 (English, PDF 235.38 KB)

2024 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2023 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

2022 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2021 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

2020 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2019 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2018 Advisories

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

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

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

2017 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2016 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2015 Advisories

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

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

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

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

Open PDF file, 158.65 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 (English, PDF 158.65 KB)

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

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

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

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

2014 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

2013 Advisories

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

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

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

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

2012 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2011 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2010 Advisories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2009 Advisories

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

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

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

2004-2008 Advisories

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

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

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