Common Victualler Permit
The Halifax Board of Selectmen issues Common Victualler licenses under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 2. These are different than the permits issued by the Board of Health and are issued to those establishments with seating. A drive-through, for instance, does not require a common victualler license unless there is seating for patrons inside. The license is issued on an annual basis with an expiration date of December 31 and the fee is $25.00. More information and application are available.
Common Victualler permits are for restaurants and other establishments where food is served on the premises. Vendors which do not have seating on the premises do not obtain a common victualler permit from the Board of Selectmen. However, all vendors which sell food must obtain the necessary permits from the Board of Health. Download and complete the following for a common victualler license from the Board of Selectmen: