SECTION 1. Section 15 of chapter 138  of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 42, the words "or connected therewith" and replacing with the following:-

, notwithstanding that the same can be connected to a premises licensed hereunder, so long as the connection between, and design of, the two locations so licensed, including interior connections, which shall be allowed, clearly delineates the two premises in such a way as to make the boundaries of each licensed premises clearly separate and identifiable to customers, liquor distributors and regulatory authorities, and enables the respective licensees to maintain control of the licensed area, egress, and the sale, storage and service of alcoholic beverages, and otherwise in conformity with all sections of this chapter. 

SECTION 2.  Section 17 of chapter 139 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word "chapter" in line 176 the following:-

, but this prohibition shall not preclude a person from holding an ownership interest in more than one business entity, registered with the Secretary of the Commonwealth or another state's equivalent, holding a license granted pursuant to section 12 and section 15 of this chapter.