This bill amends current law to prohibit the issuance of certain licenses for the sale of beverages within 200 feet of schools and places of worship. It also grants certain authorities the power to exempt proposed retailer's licenses from certain provisions. The exemptions would apply to specific locations within each city or town and would only be granted after application and meeting certain requirements.

This bill allows certain cities and towns in Rhode Island to exempt proposed retailer Class B licenses from certain provisions. The exemptions would apply to specific locations within each city or town and would only be granted after application and meeting certain requirements. The bill also specifies that the exemptions would only be effective if the proposed license and the underlying property owner are current in the payment of local and state taxes.

Statutes affected:
5735: 3-7-19