Liquor Licensing
Alert: The Town of Nantucket has issued the maximum number of Chapter 15 ANNUAL Off-Premise (Package Store) Licenses allowed under the current quota. No new Annual package store license applications will be accepted at this time.
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One Seasonal Off-Premise License is available by vote of the Select Board on March 15, 2023 to set the temporary Seasonal population at 45,000. Seasonal Licenses are valid April 1 - January 15.
Liquor Licensing | Nantucket, MA - Official Website
Liquor Licensing | Nantucket, MA - Official Website
The Select Board acts as the Local Licensing Authority for the Town and County of Nantucket. The Select Board and Licensing Office issue and regulate alcohol and food licenses for restaurants, hotels/inns, package stores, nightclubs and other establishments in Nantucket. The Select Board holds Public Hearings on violations and licensing applications once a month. See below for list of applications, regulations and hearing dates.
RESOURCES:
| Rules and Regulations | Link |
| Massachusetts General Law governing Alcoholic Beverages | M.G.L. Chapter 138, Alcoholic Liquors |
| Town of Nantucket Alcoholic Beverages Regulations | Town Regulations Chapter 207 - Alcoholic Beverage Licensing and Regulation |
| Frequently Asked Questions for Retail Licensing | ABCC FAQ's: Retail Licenses |
| Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Regulations | ABCC Regulations: 204 CMR |
| Massachusetts "Happy Hour" Regulations | 204 CMR 4.00: PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN PRACTICES |
| ABCC Advisories (Patio Guidelines, Holiday Calendar, etc.) | ABCC Advisories |
| Forms/Guidelines | |
| Public Records Request | Nantucket Public Records Request ABCC Public Records Request |
| Liquor License Complaints/Violations | |
| Abutter Notification | |
| Outdoor Dining Guidelines and Application | 2022 Outdoor Dining Update |
APPLICATIONS:
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| ABCC Application | |||||
| New/Transfer Liquor License | Contact Us: licensing@police.nantucket-ma.gov | ||||||
| Renewals | Annual Liquor Renewal: Month of November Seasonal Liquor Renewal: Month of March | ||||||
| New Temporary/Event (One-Day) Liquor License | TON | N/A | |||||
| Liquor License Amendment | TON | Change of Manager Alteration of Premises Change of Beneficial Interest Change of Category | |||||
| Multiple Liquor License Amendments | TON | Multiple Amendments Application | |||||
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2023 LICENSING PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULE
| HEARING DATE | APPLICATION REVIEW PERIOD | FINAL DUE |
|---|---|---|
| See Select Board page for hearing info | Draft Due For Licensing Administration Review | Final Complete Application, Fees and Documents Due |
| Wednesday, March 15 | Week of February 21 | Monday, February 27 |
| Wednesday, April 12 | Week of March 20 | Monday, March 27 |
| Wednesday, May 17 | Week of April 24 | Monday, May 1 |
QUESTIONS?
- Email: Licensing@police.nantucket-ma.gov
- In-Person: Lobby Records Window, 4 Fairgrounds Road, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm. Please make appointment for anything more than a question or two.
- Phone: 508-325-4100, x5832 or 5917.