Code of Massachusetts Regulations
205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION
Title 205 CMR 136.00 - Sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages at gaming establishments
Section 136.01 - Definitions

As used in 205 CMR 136.00, the following words and phrases shall have the following meaning, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. Moreover, the definitions contained in M.G.L. c. 138, § 1, to the extent to which they are not in conflict with 205 CMR 136.00 or M.G.L. c. 23K, § 2, are fully incorporated by reference. In the event of any definitional conflict, M.G.L. c. 23K shall prevail followed by M.G.L. c. 138 followed by 205 CMR 136.01:

ABCC means the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission

Bottle Service means the sale of a distilled spirit by the bottle, typically accompanied by the provision of mixers, for consumption by more than one patron within a licensed area in conjunction with the private use of part of a licensed area.

Complimentary or Free of Charge means without payment of money or other form of monetary-like consideration (e.g., gift cards, rewards points).

Gaming Beverage License means a license issued in accordance with M.G.L. c. 23K, § 26 for the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of a gaming establishment.

Gaming Beverage Licensee means the gaming licensee that is issued a gaming beverage license pursuant to 205 CMR 136.03(4).

Jointly Responsible Person means an entity licensed or registered as a vendor in accordance with 205 CMR 134.00: Licensing and Registration of Employees, Vendors, Junket Enterprises and Representatives, and Labor Organizations that operates a licensed area under agreement with the gaming licensee and is designated by the gaming beverage licensee pursuant to 205 CMR 136.04 to be responsible for the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages within a particular licensed area.

Licensed Area means a specific, limited and defined space within a gaming establishment wherein the sale, distribution, or storage of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises of the gaming establishment is permitted pursuant to a gaming beverage license as determined by the commission pursuant to 205 CMR 136.03(4).

Manager or Other Principal Representative means an individual who is licensed or registered in accordance with 205 CMR 134.00: Licensing and Registration of Employees, Vendors, Junket Enterprises and Representatives, and Labor Organizations who the gaming beverage licensee or jointly responsible person has delegated to ensure compliance with 205 CMR 136.00 and all terms and conditions of the gaming beverage license applicable in the licensed area.

Special Event means an event for which the consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted by the commission in an area of the gaming establishment that is not a licensed area for a specific limited period of time.