An Act returning liquor license control to municipalities

This bill shifts the authority to issue liquor licenses from the state to local cities and towns in Massachusetts. It allows municipalities to decide how many licenses they will grant and sets new rules for how these licenses are managed, such as making them non-transferable and requiring their physical return if a business closes. The legislation also gives local governments the power to determine operating hours for bars and special event permits based on their specific needs. Additionally, the bill changes how licenses are re-issued at the same location, ensuring that any new owner at that site is not automatically linked to past tax or legal issues of the previous owner.