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 certain retail licenses, particularly in relation to their proximity to schools and places of worship. It specifies that Class B, C, N, and I licenses cannot be issued if an objection is filed by the owner of the majority of land within 200 feet of the proposed location, and prohibits issuance within 200 feet of any public, private, or parochial school or place of worship. In East Providence, Class A licenses are restricted from being issued within 500 feet of these locations.

The bill grants the board of licenses of the city of Providence the authority to exempt from these proximity restrictions any proposed retailer Class BV license intended to be located at 865 Westminster Street, Plat 029, Lot 136 of the applicable city of Providence tax assessment map, after an application process. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6230: 3-7-19