AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

HB 8275 authorizes the city of Providence to issue a specific alcoholic beverage license for a location at 1230 Elmwood Avenue. The bill amends existing state laws to allow the city's licensing board to grant exemptions from restrictions that normally prevent selling alcohol near schools, churches, or properties where neighbors object. These exemptions apply to designated areas in Providence, Newport, Warren, and Bristol, enabling licenses to be issued in zones that would otherwise be restricted. This change directly affects the ability to operate alcohol sales at the specified Providence address and other locations within the defined exempt zones.