City of Lynn

The mission of the Lynn License Commission is to issue, regulate and oversee the licenses of over 350 establishments of various types operation within the City of Lynn. Among the types of license are common victuallers restaurant licenses, all alcohol and beer and wine pouring licenses, all alcohol and beer and wine package store licenses, one day alcohol licenses, lodging house licenses and entertainment licenses.

The objective of the Lynn Licensing Commission is to provide services to the various license holders in the City of Lynn as well as to serve the residents and neighborhoods of the City of Lynn relevant to the operation of these licenses.

The Lynn License Commission is also responsible for the enforcing of rules and regulations of the Lynn License Commission as well as any violation of MGL Chapter 138 in conjunction with the Massachusetts ABCC.

Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at the Lynn City Hall, Room 107. The meeting schedule, when available, is displayed in the City Clerk office and webpage as well as our Online Calendar.

LICENSING BOARD

1. ALL LICENSEES MAY sell or deliver alcoholic beverages on the following holidays:

2. OFF-PREMISES LICENSEES (M.G.L. c. 138, § 15)

MAY remain open until 11:30 p.m. the day BEFORE all holidays.

3. OFF-PREMISES LICENSEES (M.G.L. c. 138, §15)
MAY NOT sell or deliver alcoholic beverages on the following holidays:

4. OFF-PREMISES LICENSEES (M.G.L. c. 138, § 15)
MAY NOT sell alcoholic beverages until 12:00 noon on the following holiday:

5. ON-PREMISES LICENSEES (M.G.L. c. 138, §12)
MAY NOT sell alcoholic beverages until 12:00 noon on the following holidays:

6. WHOLESALERS* (M.G.L. c. 138, §18) and MANUFACTURERS (M.G.L. c. 138, §19)
MAY NOT sell or deliver alcoholic beverages on the following holidays:

*Except to §14 licensees (Wholesalers only)

7. WHOLESALERS (M.G.L. c. 138, §18) and MANUFACTURERS (M.G.L. c. 138, §19)
MAY NOT sell or deliver alcoholic beverages until 12:00 noon on the following holiday:

Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Frequently Asked Questions

The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission ("ABCC") is charged with the supervision of the conduct of the business of manufacturing, importing, exporting, storing, transporting and selling alcoholic beverages. The ABCC issues the following Frequently Asked Questions to provide guidance to Local Licensing Authorities ("LLAs"), members of the industry, and the public at large, on some of the questions most often asked of the ABCC.

Nothing in this document should be considered legal advice but instead should be used as a tool to assist individuals in navigating the sometimes-complicated alcohol laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

This document (please see document download below) is divided into two sections: (1) questions related to the retail alcoholic beverages industry; and (2) questions related to the state alcoholic beverages industry.

Please note that anywhere a statute is cited by section number ("§"), it is referring to the Massachusetts Liquor Control Act, M.G.L. c. 138, unless otherwise noted.

Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Frequently Asked Questions

The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission ("ABCC") is charged with the supervision of the conduct of the business of manufacturing, importing, exporting, storing, transporting and selling alcoholic beverages. The ABCC issues the following Frequently Asked Questions to provide guidance to Local Licensing Authorities ("LLAs"), members of the industry, and the public at large, on some of the questions most often asked of the ABCC.

Nothing in this document should be considered legal advice but instead should be used as a tool to assist individuals in navigating the sometimes-complicated alcohol laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

This document (please see document download below) is divided into two sections: (1) questions related to the retail alcoholic beverages industry; and (2) questions related to the state alcoholic beverages industry.

Please note that anywhere a statute is cited by section number ("§"), it is referring to the Massachusetts Liquor Control Act, M.G.L. c. 138, unless otherwise noted.