The bill amends existing laws regarding the regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages and the issuance of identification cards in Rhode Island. It introduces new provisions under sections 3-8-6 and 3-8-6.1, which establish regulations for individuals under the age of 21 concerning the purchase and consumption of alcohol. Specifically, it makes it unlawful for anyone under 21 to enter licensed premises for alcohol, consume alcohol, or misrepresent their age using various forms of identification. The bill also outlines the process for issuing Rhode Island identification cards to individuals over and under 21, including the necessary documentation and fees, while ensuring that no one can hold multiple identification cards or licenses from any state or territory.

Additionally, the bill amends section 31-10-1 to clarify that individuals must surrender all valid operators' licenses and identification cards when applying for a new license, thereby preventing the holding of multiple licenses. It also updates the Rhode Island salvage law by changing the terminology from "re-constructed salvage" to "rebuilt salvage." The provisions in sections 1 and 2 of the bill will take effect immediately upon passage, while the changes to the salvage law will take effect six months after passage.

Statutes affected:
2986: 31-10-1, 31-46-4