Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Business Law

Can I provide a shopping service for folks in Massachusetts for any items requested and charge the cost of purchase price plus $20 delivery service fee per item?

If a client requests cigarettes to be purchased at a NH store and I add a $20 delivery fee is that legal?

Please inform. Does it matter where a personal shopper shops or can they shop anywhere?


Asked on 4/09/09, 11:02 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: Massachusetts Business Law

Shipping certain items accross state lines without a license is illegal if done as part of a commercial enterprise. Those items include liquor and cigarettes. The reason is most states have a state tax on those items independent of sales tax.

As to a fee for being a personal shopper I am aware of no MA state regulations.

I think you will find that absent a very large item or set of items, that a charge of $20 per item would be deemed a little expensive unless this includes a delivery fee.

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Answered on 4/09/09, 11:34 am


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