HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 2984        FILED ON: 1/18/2019

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 345

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Theodore C. Speliotis

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to retailer-backed coupons.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

Theodore C. Speliotis

13th Essex

1/10/2019


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 2984        FILED ON: 1/18/2019

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 345

By Mr. Speliotis of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 345) of Theodore C. Speliotis relative to the issuance of coupons to customers for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.  Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)

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An Act relative to retailer-backed coupons.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 25C Subsection f of Chapter 138 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting after the word “necessary”, the following words: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Chapter, a licensee authorized to sell alcoholic beverages at retail for off-premises consumption may issue coupons to customers for the purchase of alcoholic beverages at prices below current posted prices provided that the final cost to a customer is not below the retailer’s invoiced cost after applicable discounts.