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Why does Boston have a cap on liquor licenses?
Why does Boston have a cap on liquor licenses?
Sara
Tue Oct 29 2024
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I'm curious about the reason why Boston has implemented a limit on the number of liquor licenses. I want to understand the background and rationale behind this decision.
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Riccardo
Wed Oct 30 2024
Another significant consideration was addressing public safety concerns. By limiting the number of bars, the state hoped to reduce the likelihood of alcohol-related incidents.
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henry_miller_astronomer
Wed Oct 30 2024
The cap mentioned is located in Section 17 of M.G.L.c. Chapter 138, which is part of the Massachusetts Liquor Control Act.
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CryptoPioneer
Wed Oct 30 2024
This particular regulation was enforced following the end of the Prohibition era.
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NebulaChaser
Wed Oct 30 2024
The primary objective of introducing this cap was to manage the number of bars operating within the state.
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Chiara
Wed Oct 30 2024
It aimed to prevent over-saturation, which could lead to issues such as increased competition and potential declines in quality.
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