§ 3-7-16. Class J convention hall license.
(a) A retailer’s Class J license authorizes the holder of the license to keep for sale and to sell beverages at retail in the place described in the license and to deliver the beverages for consumption on the premises where sold at the times when conventions as defined in subsection (b) may be held on those premises. The licensed premises may be open for business on convention days between the hours of eleven o’clock (11:00) a.m. and one o’clock (1:00) a.m. The licensed premises may contain a bar. No Class J license shall be issued or held unless the licensee has adequate facilities to accommodate five hundred (500) or more persons, at tables, at one time. Part of the licensed premises may be set apart as a kitchen and food may be served if the licensee is the holder of a victualing license from the town or city in which the licensed premises are situated. The Class J license authorizes entertainment only in conformity with ordinances of the city or town where the facility is located on the licensed premises. Class J licenses shall only be issued by the local licensing authority. The annual fee for a Class J license is the same as a Class B license in that city or town and is payable to the town or city where the licensed premises are located.
(b) The word “convention” is defined to include conventions, banquets, political rallies, trade shows, exhibitions, charity balls and other similar gatherings in conformity with ordinances of the city or town where the facility is located, which are held primarily for persons over eighteen (18) years of age.
(c) A Class F and F1 liquor license may be issued on a Class J premises, notwithstanding the provisions of § 3-5-9.
History of Section.G.L., ch. 163, § 3; P.L. 1940, ch. 814, § 2; P.L. 1976, ch. 241, § 2; P.L. 1983, ch. 323, § 1; P.L. 1985, ch. 23, § 1; P.L. 1987, ch. 274, § 1; P.L. 1990, ch. 39, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 3-7-1. - Class A license — Towns and cities of less than 10,000.
Section 3-7-3. - Class A license — Towns and cities of 10,000 or more.
Section 3-7-3.1. - Class AT license.
Section 3-7-4. - Proximity of Class A licenses.
Section 3-7-5. - Class A license issued to Class E licensee.
Section 3-7-6. - Renewal of Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, and Class J licenses.
Section 3-7-6.1. - Renewal of Class B, Class C, Class D, Class J, Class N and Class P licenses.
Section 3-7-7. - Class B license.
Section 3-7-7.1. - Class B-H license.
Section 3-7-7.2. - Manufacturer’s brewpub license — Class B-M.
Section 3-7-7.3. - Class B licenses — Restriction on entertainment.
Section 3-7-7.4. - Brew on premises license.
Section 3-7-7.5. - Class B license — The Weekapaug Inn.
Section 3-7-7.6. - Casino license — Class B-C.
Section 3-7-7.7. - Class B license — Smithfield.
Section 3-7-8. - Class C license.
Section 3-7-11. - Class D license.
Section 3-7-11.1. - Golf courses — Sale of alcoholic beverages.
Section 3-7-12. - Information as to club affairs.
Section 3-7-13. - Class E license.
Section 3-7-14. - Class F license.
Section 3-7-14.1. - Class F-1 license.
Section 3-7-14.2. - Class P licenses — Caterers.
Section 3-7-14.3. - Class F-2 license.
Section 3-7-15. - Class G license.
Section 3-7-15.1. - Class GD license.
Section 3-7-16. - Class J convention hall license.
Section 3-7-16.1. - Class L ancient underground comfort station license.
Section 3-7-16.2. - Class K ancient tavern license.
Section 3-7-16.3. - Class T legitimate theater license.
Section 3-7-16.4. - Class ED license.
Section 3-7-16.5. - Class M License.
Section 3-7-16.6. - Class N nightclub license.
Section 3-7-16.7. - Class AS license.
Section 3-7-16.8. - Additional license — City of Providence.
Section 3-7-16.9. - Class WB license.
Section 3-7-16.10. - Class SE license.
Section 3-7-17. - Discretionary fees.
Section 3-7-18. - Licensed retailers to purchase from licensed wholesalers only.
Section 3-7-19. - Objection by adjoining property owners — Proximity to schools and churches.
Section 3-7-21. - Appeals from the local boards to director.
Section 3-7-22. - Manufacturer’s or wholesaler’s interest in retailer.
Section 3-7-23. - Closing hours for Class A licenses.
Section 3-7-24. - Certificate of payment of state taxes.
Section 3-7-25. - Sanitary conditions for dispensing of malt beverages or wine.
Section 3-7-26. - Certain practices prohibited.
Section 3-7-27. - Insurance requirements.
Section 3-7-28. - Time for licensee to produce receipts and invoices to inspector.