AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES

SB 3070 authorizes the city of Providence to issue a new BV alcoholic beverage license for a specific location at 1230 Elmwood Avenue. The bill amends existing state laws to allow local licensing boards in Providence, Newport, Warren, and Bristol to grant exemptions from rules that normally prevent liquor licenses near schools and churches. These exemptions apply to specific geographic areas or lots within those cities, enabling alcohol sales in zones that would otherwise be restricted. The legislation directly affects the ability of the Providence city council to approve a license for the named premises while clarifying the authority of local boards to make similar exceptions elsewhere.