This bill amends Section 3-7-26 of the General Laws to allow happy hour drink specials to be served as part of a transaction that includes the purchase of a food item. The bill defines "happy hour" as a period of time during which a licensee sells or provides discount alcoholic beverages. It also defines a "food item" as any food product prepared on premises that is included on the establishment's menu or included in the daily specials as an appetizer or entrée item. The bill allows advertisements or promotions for happy hour, as long as they specifically mention the requirement that a food item must be included in the transaction for the happy hour special to apply. The Department of Business Regulation is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement these provisions. The bill also includes severability provisions and would take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
435: 3-7-26