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 when issuing certain retail licenses. It specifies that certain licenses cannot be issued for the sale of beverages in buildings within 200 feet of any point of the building where the owner of the greater part of the land files an objection, or within 200 feet of any public, private, or parochial school or place of public worship. In the city of East Providence, retailer's Class A licenses cannot be issued for buildings within 500 feet of any public, private, or parochial school or place of public worship. The amendment also provides exemptions for certain license holders and for the transfer of licenses in certain circumstances.

Additionally, the bill grants the board of licenses of the city of Providence, Newport, Warren, and Bristol the authority to exempt certain proposed retailer licenses from the provisions of this section. The bill provides specific descriptions of the areas within each city that are eligible for exemption.

Statutes affected:
6450: 3-7-19