Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has signed the Take It Outside bill into law.
The legislation passed by the General Assembly this year allows restaurants damaged by fire or flood to offer temporary outdoor dining for up to 18 months if municipal officials approve and health and safety regulations are met.
“Rhode Island may be small, but we always rally around our own. I was proud to join Perry Raso along with the Matunuck Oyster Bar staff as they reopened outdoor seating just in time for the summer,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I want to thank our state and local leaders who acted quickly to make this possible and to everyone who rallied around a beloved local business when it needed it the most.”
The governor says he was proud to sign the law allowing businesses to set up outdoor operations as they rebuild.
(Photo: The Governor's Office)