Mattapoisett, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. 19:00 (2021) § 19:04
Licenses
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No person shall conduct, control, manage or operate, directly or indirectly, any hotel or motel (“facility”) within the Town of Mattapoisett unless holding a current license granted by the Board of Health. Such licenses shall expire of the 31st day of December in each year and is not transferrable. License fees are pursuant to the current schedule of fees.
Section 19:04 of Mattapoisett's Board of Health Hotel and Motel Regulations establishes that operating any hotel or motel within the Town of Mattapoisett requires a current, valid license issued by the Board of Health. These licenses expire annually on December 31st and cannot be transferred from one person or entity to another. License fees are set according to the Board of Health's current fee schedule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19:04, any person or entity that owns, manages, or controls a hotel or motel in Mattapoisett must hold an active Board of Health license at all times. Compliant operators typically obtain or renew their license before the December 31st expiration date each year and pay the applicable fee per the current schedule. Because the license is non-transferable, operators who acquire or take over management of an existing facility generally secure a new license in their own name rather than relying on a prior owner's or manager's license.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19:04 requires that any hotel or motel operating in Mattapoisett hold a valid, current Board of Health license — meaning guests and residents have a basis to inquire whether a facility is properly licensed. If a facility appears to be operating without a current license, a concern can be raised directly with the Mattapoisett Board of Health, which is the issuing and oversight authority under this regulation. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocates can help individuals understand what options may be available when a facility's licensing status is in question.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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