This bill amends the General Laws to allow for objections by adjoining property owners and proximity to schools and churches when issuing certain retail licenses. It also grants certain boards of licenses the authority to exempt proposed retailer licenses from certain provisions. The bill includes a series of exemptions specific to different cities and towns in Rhode Island, based on the proposed location of the retailer's license. The exemptions are granted by the relevant city council or board of licenses after application. The bill also grants the board of licenses in the city of East Providence the authority to exempt a proposed retailer's Class B license for a specific location.

Statutes affected:
38: 3-7-19