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| Service | Department |
|---|---|
Alcohol LicenseAnnual Alcohol License fall into two categories, Retail On-Premise for restaurants, hotels & clubs and Retail Off-Premise for package stores and markets. Both are issued by the License Commission in conjunction with the State's Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC). Retail On-Premise is governed by both Massachusetts General Law ch. 138, sec. 12 and Cambridge Regulations. Retail Off-Premise is governed by both Massachusetts General Law ch. 138, sec. 15 and Cambridge Regulations. The process for applying for a license takes a minimum of eight to ten weeks. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Annual Entertainment LicenseAnnual Entertainment Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Common Victualler LicensesA Common Victualler License is issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Ch. 140, Sec. 2-9. Every food service establishment in the City of Cambridge with capabilities for cooking, preparing, and serving food is required to have a Common Victualler License. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Garage, Flammables, or Garage with Flammables LicenseGarage, Flammables or Garage with Flammables Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Hackney LicenseHackney Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and are governed by the Special Acts 1922 ch. 95 and Cambridge Regulations & Ordinances, ch. 5.20. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Innholder or Lodging House LicenseInnholder or Lodging House Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and are governed by Massachusetts General Law. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Leaf Blower PermitInformation for Commercial Leaf Blowers within the City of Cambridge. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Noise Ordinance InformationThe City of Cambridge's Noise Ordinance is governed by Chapter 8.16. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
One-Day LicensesOne Day Entertainment Licenses are issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Law. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
Other LicensesThe City of Cambridge License Commission issues a number of other licenses. |
License Commission617-349-6140 |
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