The bill seeks to repeal Section 3-7-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-7, which previously set restrictions on the issuance of various Retailers’ Class B, C, N, and I licenses near schools and places of worship, with specific distance requirements. The repealed section also contained definitions, exemptions for certain license holders, and allowed local licensing boards in specified cities to exempt areas from these restrictions. The new language inserted into the law is titled "Objection by adjoining property owners — Proximity to schools and churches," but the specific content of the insertions is not provided in the summary.

Additionally, the bill removes exemptions that had been granted to certain cities and towns, which allowed local licensing boards to issue Class B licenses in specific locations despite the general proximity restrictions. The deletions include exemptions for Newport, Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Little Compton, Bristol, Smithfield, and Tiverton, as well as other locations in various cities and towns. The removal of these clauses suggests a move towards a more standardized approach to the issuance of retailer's licenses, eliminating location-specific exemptions. The act would take effect immediately upon passage, potentially altering the process for granting retail liquor licenses in the affected areas.

Statutes affected:
5601: 3-7-19