The bill amends Section 3-7-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-7, which governs "Retail Licenses," by allowing the board of licenses of the town of North Providence to exempt a proposed retailer Class BV license intended to be located at 1706 Mineral Spring Avenue, Plat 19, Lot 326 of the applicable town of North Providence tax assessment map, from existing proximity restrictions related to schools and places of worship. The act specifies that this exemption can be granted notwithstanding the provisions of the section that typically restrict the issuance of certain retail licenses based on objections from adjoining property owners and proximity to public, private, or parochial schools and places of worship. The bill emphasizes local governance by enabling the board of licenses in North Providence to make decisions regarding this specific exemption. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
8466: 3-7-19