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Fees Flagged for Potential Reform

Widescreen TVs drive the vast majority of entertainment fees revenue, while other low-impact fees continue to impose administrative burdens on small businesses.
Category Fee per Unit Count Total ($) % of 2025 Total Annual Entertainment Fees
Widescreen TV (>27 in) / Projector $180 per device 46 37,620 81.61%
DVD / VCR $180 per device 1 180 0.39%
Live Trivia (annual) $50 per license 6 300 0.65%
Board Games (annual) $50 per license 3 0 —
Total — — 38,100 82.65%
Source: City of Boston Entertainment Licenses Dataset, 2025
License flagged for potential reform: Non-live I entertainment (businesses with only Audio Device)