The bill amends Section 3-7-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-7, which governs "Retail Licenses," by introducing new provisions regarding the issuance of Class B, C, N, and I retail licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. It establishes that licenses cannot be granted for locations within 200 feet of any public, private, or parochial school or place of worship, and it clarifies that exemptions to this prohibition do not eliminate the rights of neighboring property owners to object to the license.

The bill introduces a new section, 3-7-19.1, which allows property owners within 200 feet of a proposed retail license location to file objections to the granting of the license. This objection process does not apply to any Class B or C license holder whose license was issued prior to January 1, 1978. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
364: 3-7-19