§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 Local sales tax upon restaurant meals; distribution; effective date upon acceptance by municipality; reports
§ 3 Sourcing meal sales to business location of vendor; vendors with multiple business locations; meal delivery companies and caterers
§ 4 Reimbursement to vendor by purchaser
§ 5 Tax to be stated and charged separately by vendor; sale of alcoholic beverages consumed on premises
§ 6 Liability for failure to pay tax under this chapter

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 64L - Local Option Meals Excise

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