Rhode Island H8009: AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS (Allows, but not require, local licensing authorities

What the bill says

A resolution of the city or town council, but not less than normal permissible service hours and areas. (b) Licensees shall not be required to submit any application or pay any fee for the purposes of the temporary extensions granted under this chapter. (c) Licensees intending to operate during the temporary extended services hours shall notify the local licensing authority or police department at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of operating under the temporary extended service hours granted under this chapter. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. ======== LC005706 =====.

From the introduced text, February 27, 2026:

a resolution of the city or town council, but not less than normal permissible service hours and areas. (b) Licensees shall not be required to submit any application or pay any fee for the purposes of the temporary extensions granted under this chapter. (c) Licensees intending to operate during the temporary extended services hours shall notify the local licensing authority or police department at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of operating under the temporary extended service hours granted under this chapter. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. ======== LC005706 ======== LC005706 - Page 2 of EXPLANATION BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF ANACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- TEMPORARY EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS *** This act would authorize temporary periods for extended service hours under existing liquor licenses for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament, from June 11, 2026 through July 19, 2026, subject to limitations or opt out by a municipality via council resolution. This act would take effect upon passage. ======== LC005706 ======== LC005706 - Page 3 of

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