HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 2984 FILED ON: 1/18/2019
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 345
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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.