Salem may convert two restaurants' seasonal alcohol licenses to annual ones

Salem's licensing authority may convert Amazing Pizza's seasonal license to an annual license for wine, beer, and cordials. The license is for Amazing Pizza LLC at 62 Wharf Street in Salem. The annual license is subject to the state's alcohol licensing rules other than sections 17 and 17A. The license cannot move to another location. A new applicant may receive it at the same location only after providing letters showing good standing and payment of applicable taxes, fees, and contributions. If the license ends, is not renewed, is canceled, revoked, or no longer used, it must be returned to the city. The city may grant it to a new applicant at the same location and under the same conditions within 3 years; otherwise, it dissolves. The act takes effect upon its passage.

Salem's licensing authority may convert Maitland Farm's seasonal license to an annual license for all alcoholic beverages. The license is for Maitland Farm LLC at 84 Derby Street in Salem. The annual license is subject to the state's alcohol licensing rules other than sections 17 and 17A. The license cannot move to another location. A new applicant may receive it at the same location only after providing letters showing good standing and payment of applicable taxes, fees, and contributions. If the license ends, is not renewed, is canceled, revoked, or no longer used, it must be returned to the city. The city may grant it to a new applicant at the same location and under the same conditions within 3 years; otherwise, it dissolves. The act takes effect upon its passage.

Salem may charge a fee for the two license conversions and may allow the businesses to pay over time. These rules apply to the two license conversions authorized for Salem. The fee is due when the license is issued unless the licensing authority agrees to a payment plan. If the city allows payments over time, it must offer that option upon request to all qualified applicants. Any amount above the city's annual renewal fee for a similar license must go to the city's economic development account. The act takes effect upon its passage.