(a) The town council of the town of Cumberland shall, in addition to the licensing and regulatory powers enumerated in § 5-24-1, have the power to issue limited victualing-house licenses for the purpose of permitting the operation of any agricultural or farm-related business to sell for consumption on the premises certain food items that complement the principal business, serve as a convenience to the public, and otherwise are in harmony with the rural atmosphere of the town. (b) The town council has the power to limit the hours of operation of that establishment as well as the types of foods that may be prepared for consumption on the premises. (c) No limited license shall be granted if the granting of the license is contrary to or inimical to the public health, safety, or welfare. (d) Any license issued pursuant to this section is subject to the provisions of § 5-24-2 relating to the term and duration of licenses. The annual fee shall be the same as that established for a full victualing license as provided in § 5-24-1. History of Section.P.L. 1996, ch. 57, § 1; P.L. 1996, ch. 363, § 1.
Rhode Island Legal Code