It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Chapter 5-24 of the General Laws entitled "Taverns, Cookshops, and Oyster Houses" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

{ADD 5-24-1.1. Town of Cumberland -- Limited victualing license. -- ADD} {ADD (A) The town council of the town of Cumberland shall, in addition to the licensing and regulatory powers enumerated in section 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 which complement the principal business, serve as a convenience to the public and otherwise be in harmony with the rural atmosphere of the town.

(B) The town council shall have the power to limit the hours of operation of any such establishment as well as the types of foods which may be prepared for consumption on the premises.

(C) No limited license shall be granted if the granting of such license shall be contrary to and/or inimicable to the public health, safety or welfare.

(D) Any such license issued shall be subject to the provisions of section 5-24-2 relating to the term and duration of licenses. The annual fee is the same as that established for a full victualing license as provided in section 5-24-1. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.