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@n20g2000hsh.googlegroups.com>, says...
> T > wrote:
> >
> > The reason you see more BYOB's open up is because communities have
> > tightened up the liquor licenses in the past few years.-
>
> I don't think so. I doubt the restaurant can permit any alcoholic
> beverages consumed on the premises unless they have the license.
>
>

The way it works in RI is that to sell it you need a license.