This bill amends Section 3-7-19 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-7 entitled "Retail Licenses". The amendment adds new language that allows for objections by adjoining property owners and proximity to schools and churches. It specifies that certain licenses shall not be issued for the sale of beverages in buildings within a certain distance of schools or places of worship. The amendment also includes provisions for exemptions from these restrictions for certain areas in the cities of Providence, Newport, and Warren, as well as the town of Bristol.

Overall, this bill aims to regulate the issuance of certain retail licenses for the sale of beverages based on proximity to schools and places of worship, while also providing exemptions for specific areas.

This bill amends current law to allow certain boards of licenses to exempt proposed retailer Class B licenses from certain provisions. The bill specifies the locations and conditions under which these exemptions can be granted. The exemptions are subject to the approval of the respective boards of licenses and are contingent upon the applicant being an existing holder of a Retailers' Class B license. The exemptions are also subject to the applicant being current in the payment of all local and state taxes.

Statutes affected:
443  SUB A: 3-7-19
443: 3-7-19