Massachusetts posts a fixed ABCC excise-tax bond only on the production and distribution tier; retail package and on-premise licenses need no bond.
Massachusetts posts a fixed ABCC excise-tax bond only on the production and distribution tier; retail package and on-premise licenses need no bond.
Who posts a bond in Massachusetts: Manufacturers, farmer wineries/breweries/distilleries, wholesalers, importers and transport licensees (a fixed excise-tax bond). The regulator is the MA Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC).
Typical amounts: Fixed by type: manufacturer ~$10,000, distillery ~$6,000, wholesaler ~$3,000–$6,000, winery/brewery ~$3,000. You pay a small percentage of the bond amount as your premium. We confirm the exact figure before you pay.
Requirements and amounts change and vary by license class and locality — we verify your exact requirement with the state before you pay.
Yes — M.G.L. c.138 s.69 plus case law (serving a visibly intoxicated patron). Liquor liability is separate from the bond.
Your standard general-liability policy excludes alcohol claims — so a single incident can hit you with no coverage. When we handle your bond, we also line up liquor liability, property/BOP and workers' comp. The bond satisfies the state; the insurance protects your business.
Get Bond + Liquor Liability →Tell us your license type — a licensed agent confirms your exact Massachusetts requirement and emails your quote, usually within a few business hours.