The bill amends Section 3-7-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-7, "Retail Licenses," to establish new regulations regarding the issuance of Class BV liquor licenses. It allows the board of licenses of the city of Providence to exempt certain proposed Class BV licenses from existing proximity restrictions related to schools and places of worship. Specifically, the bill grants the authority to exempt proposed retailer Class BV licenses intended to be located at 94 Carpenter Street (Plat 29, Lot 278) and 1023 Broad Street (Plat 53, Lot 620) in Providence from these restrictions after application. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5031: 3-7-19