Licensing Board Advisory Regarding Governor's Executive Order Effective August 11, 2020

The record

Jurisdiction

City of Boston, Massachusetts · Boston · Massachusetts

Level

City

Authority

M.G.L. c. 138 and c. 140 licensing authority; Governor's COVID-19 Order of Aug. 7, 2020 (No. 46) and accompanying guidance

Issued

2020-08-10 Aug. 10, 2020

Effective

2020-08-11

End

Superseded by later advisories (Sept. 23, 2020; Mar. 1, 2021; Aug. 23, 2021); all Board advisories tied to State restrictions ended May 29, 2021 (read as 2020-09-23)

In force

Aug. 11, 2020 to Sept. 23, 2020

Quarters

2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Gathering capFace-covering requirementAlcohol and barsWorkplace rules

Addressees

• all Boston licensees selling alcohol for on-premises consumption

Functions reached

• BA bar and alcohol service
• DR dining room operations
• BQ events at licensed premises
• CB patrons

Collection

Boston MET-BOS

Operative words

2. Effective August 11, 2020, alcohol sold for on-premise consumption must be accompanied by food prepared on-site.... 6. Licensees must ensure that no lines are permitted to form inside or outside of the licensed premise.... 7. Licensees must ensure that patrons waiting to be seated are wearing masks and social distancing.... 9. Any Licensee seeking to host an event at the licensed premise... must adhere to the indoor and outdoor event guidance issued by the Commonwealth.... The Advisory... will be strictly enforced by the Board and the Boston Police Department. Failure to adhere... will result in disciplinary action from the Board including, but not limited to, the immediate suspension of the any license issued by the Board.

Enforcement

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