Massachusetts § 127 - Transfer of licenses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 127 — Transfer of licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127. Transfer of licenses
Section 127. The officials authorized to issue a license under section one hundred and twenty-two may transfer licenses from one location to another within the city or town in which the licenses are in force, but such transfer shall be granted only to the original licensee and upon the same terms and conditions upon which the license was originally granted. The commissioner of the department of criminal justice information services shall be notified in writing of any transfers made under this section.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 127
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 127 cover?
Section 127 ("Transfer 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 127?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 127" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 127 apply to my situation?
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