Massachusetts Liquor License Scarcity Drives Up Acquisition Costs
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What happened
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office released a report detailing Massachusetts’ liquor license laws. The report found that population-based allotments for licenses in most cities and towns create an artificial scarcity for restaurant owners. This scarcity drives up the price of acquiring liquor licenses.
From wbur.org
Why it matters
The state’s caps do not account for seasonal population changes or high demand in busy areas like Boston, Brookline, and Salem. The report states that over two-thirds of Bay Staters live in communities where licenses are artificially constrained.
The Cambridge city council and GPA have debated and opposed rules that burden the service industry and govern liquor licensing.
From wbur.org
Who's involved
- MassachusettsThe state where the population-based liquor license laws are enforced.
- BostonA major city mentioned in the report as an area with high demand for licenses.
- city councilThe legislative body responsible for local ordinances and civic affairs.