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1. Can I purchase alcoholic beverages from a package store for a Section 14 License (One-Day Alcoholic Beverages or Wine and/or Malt Beverages)?

Applicants requesting a Section 14 License cannot purchase alcoholic beverages from a package store. The alcoholic beverages must be purchased from a licensed wholesaler / importer, manufacturer, farmer-winery, farmer-brewery or special permit holder.

2. Do I need a separate bond if I have multiple locations?

A separate bond shall be required for each different name under which the dealer conducts his business and for each city or town in which the dealer has a place of business.

3. How do I get the abutter’s list certified?

Board of Assessor’s Office

Town Hall, 1st Floor

4. How do I obtain a Business License?

A Business License (Business Certificate) is obtained in the Town Clerk’s Office.

5. If a seller or a third party wishes to obtain a security interest in the alcoholic beverages license, what is required?

The pledge must be approved by the local licensing authority and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

6. What is required for a Change of Manager?

• ABCC Form 997
• ABCC Form A
• Copy of completed Alcohol Server Training Certificate
• Copy of Government issued photographic form of ID
• CORI Request Form
• Vote of Corporate Board

7. What will happen if I don’t post a bond for a Class 2 Dealers License?

The town must have a copy of the dealer’s bond or an alternative that will be accepted, such as a certificate of deposit or irrevocable letter of credit equal to the bond amount, upon submission of the application for a new license or license renewal. Failure to provide these will result in the town denying the issuance of a current-year license.

8. Where do I obtain a list of abutters?

DPW Engineering Division
85 Quincy Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184