AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

This bill amends state liquor licensing laws to allow the issuance of a new Class BV license for a specific property at 819 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The legislation modifies existing restrictions that typically prevent alcohol licenses from being issued near schools, churches, or properties where neighbors object, creating a special exemption for this particular location. By adding this specific property to the list of exempted areas, the bill enables the Providence Board of Licenses to approve the license despite proximity concerns that would normally apply under current rules. The change directly affects the ability to operate an alcohol retail establishment at the specified address and adjusts how licensing authorities evaluate applications in that area.