The bill amends Section 3-7-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-7, which governs "Retail Licenses," by introducing new provisions related to the issuance of Class BV liquor licenses in the city of Providence. Specifically, the bill allows the board of licenses of the city of Providence to exempt proposed retailer Class BV licenses intended to be located at 94 Carpenter Street and 1023 Broad Street from existing proximity restrictions related to schools and places of worship.

The new language specifies that the board of licenses shall have the authority to grant these exemptions after application, despite the general rules that restrict the issuance of certain retail licenses based on proximity to schools and places of worship. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5031: 3-7-19