An Act relative to removing liquor license caps in communities

This bill removes the state-imposed limit on the number of liquor licenses that Massachusetts cities and towns can issue, allowing local communities to decide how many alcohol sales permits they grant. Instead of a fixed cap, municipalities must now create a specific plan outlining their licensing process, which requires a public hearing and approval from local leaders like the mayor or city council. The law also mandates that local officials review new license applications within 30 days to ensure timely decisions. These changes apply to all towns and cities in the state except Boston, which retains its existing regulatory framework.