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Board of Licenses

   Richard H.  Aitchison, License Administrator

   (401) 421-7740 x207 

The Board of Licenses consists of (5) five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council for (3) three-year terms, staggered. The Board of Licenses is responsible for approving, denying and regulating licenses issued under its authority, in section 1102 of the City Charter, City Ordinances, and various state statutes. Some examples of these licenses are Liquor, Food, Sunday Sales, Peddlers, Bingo, Entertainment, Second Hand Stores, and Junk etc.

The following types of businesses do not require a City License, even if they are governed by State regulation, or may need City Clerk tradename registration: Hair Salon, Barber Shop, Video Store, Bicycles, New Clothes or shoes.

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Providence City Hall
Phone: (401) 421-7740 · TDD (401) 751-0203
25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903

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