Weymouth Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Advisory Regarding Increasing Retailer’s Capacity Limit To 40%

Press release from the Town of Weymouth:

February 5, 2021

On February 4, 2021, Governor Charlie Baker increased certain retailers’ capacity limits from 25% to 40%. An explanation of the Governor’s announcement can be found HERE

As of Monday, February 8, 2021, all retail alcohol licensees may increase their customer occupancy to 40% capacity limit. This applies to indoor and outdoor seating separately.

For on-premises licensees, the 40% capacity limit is based on a licensee’s seating capacity. Questions regarding seating capacity should be directed to your local licensing authority.

For off-premises licensees, the 40% capacity limit is calculated by the occupancy load as stated on a licensee’s certificate of inspection issued under the State Building Code.

Workers/staff are excluded from the occupancy count.

Licensees for on-premises consumption are reminded that food must be served with alcohol sales, as explained in the ABCC’s August 10, 2020, Advisory, which can be found HERE.

These licensees are also reminded of the 90-minute time limit per table, with a maximum of 6 patrons per table, which remains in effect. An explanation of these requirements can be found HERE.

As always, all licensees must ensure that they comply with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and that sales of alcoholic beverages take place only as authorized by federal, state, and local law. All questions should be directed to the ABCC Executive Director Ralph Sacramone at rsacramone@tre.state.ma.us or (617) 727-3040 x 731.

This press release was produced by the Town of Weymouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.