Chapter 077

2010 -- H 7132

Enacted 06/12/10

 

A N A C T

RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

          

     Introduced By: Representatives McNamara, Carter, Gallison, Corvese, and Martin

     Date Introduced: January 19, 2010

   

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

 

     SECTION 1. Section 3-1-5 of the General Laws in Chapter 3-1 entitled "General

Provisions" is hereby amended to read as follows:

 

     3-1-5. Liberal construction of title. -- This title shall be construed liberally in aid of its

declared purpose which declared purpose is the promotion of temperance and for the reasonable

control of the traffic in alcoholic beverages; provided, however, that the promotion of incentive

programs or discounts for any person sixty-five (65) years of age or older, active duty members

of the armed forces of the United States, and members of the National Guard or Reserves shall be

allowed.

 

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

     

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