This bill amends Section 3-7-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-7 entitled "Retail Licenses". The amendment states that certain licenses for the sale of beverages cannot be issued for buildings within 200 feet of any point of the building where the owner of the greater part of the land within that distance files an objection to the license. Additionally, these licenses cannot be issued for buildings within 200 feet of any public, private, or parochial school or place of public worship. In the city of East Providence, licenses for the sale of beverages cannot be issued for buildings within 500 feet of any public, private, or parochial school or place of public worship. The bill also grants the board of licenses of the city of Providence, Newport, Warren, and Bristol the authority to exempt certain proposed licenses from these restrictions within specified areas.

This bill amends current law to allow certain boards of licenses in various cities and towns in Rhode Island to exempt proposed retailer Class B licenses from certain provisions. The exemptions apply to specific locations and are subject to application and approval by the respective boards of licenses. The bill also specifies that the exemptions will only be effective if the proposed license and the underlying property owner are current in the payment of local and state taxes.

Statutes affected:
6219: 3-7-19