Massachusetts § 58 - Transfer or renewal of licenses

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 58 — Transfer or renewal of licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 58. Transfer or renewal of licenses

Section 58. Any license granted under section fifty-seven or corresponding provisions of earlier laws may be transferred with the approval of the city council or selectmen to any person to whom it might originally have been granted, and, whether or not so transferred, may, within two years before the expiration of its then current term, be renewed from the expiration of the original term for a further term or terms, each term not to exceed fifteen years. The provisions of this chapter or of corresponding provisions of earlier laws applicable to the original issuance of such license shall, so far as apt, apply to a transfer or a renewal thereof hereunder.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 58

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 58 cover?

Section 58 ("Transfer or renewal of licenses") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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