Massachusetts Alcohol Laws

Alcohol Laws in Massachusetts

• Control on the alcoholic beverage in Massachusetts State

  • There is no control on the alcoholic beverage for beer.

  • There is no alcoholic beverage control on the distilled spirits.

  • For wine there is no control on the alcoholic beverage.

• Sale hours for alcohol in Massachusetts

  • On the premises

    - It is allowed in-between 8 AM to 1 AM (2 AM in Boston only).

  • Off the premises

    - It is allowed in-between 8 AM to 11 PM.

• Remarks as per the alcohol laws of Massachusetts

  • There is no any price fixed for the bars except the private functions.

  • Individual can buy at a time only 2 drinks on the premises.

  • Malt beverages are defined as alcohol by weight that is ABW less than 12%.

  • On Sunday as well as off the premise sale start at the noon.

  • Alcoholic beverages for off the premises use and consumption can be sold only in the licensed stores.

  • There is prohibition for the holiday sales of alcohol in Massachusetts.

  • There is nothing like Happy Hours or any limited time permit for alcoholic beverages.