The bill amends Section 3-5-16 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-5, which pertains to the regulation of liquor licenses. It establishes a maximum number of licenses that can be issued based on population, specifically stating that the number of Class C licenses in any town or city shall not exceed one for every one thousand inhabitants. Additionally, it sets conditions for the issuance of Class A licenses, allowing cities and towns to grant renewals for existing licenses while imposing limits on new licenses until the number of outstanding licenses is reduced to specified ratios based on population.

The bill expressly authorizes the town of Scituate to issue a total of three (3) Class A liquor licenses, irrespective of its population. This amendment aims to provide the town with more flexibility in managing its liquor licensing while maintaining the overall regulatory framework established in the existing law. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
3004: 3-5-16