| C.__The restriction in this subsection does not apply if a | public or private school, school dormitory, church, chapel | or parish house locates: |
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| (1)__In a commercial zone that includes restaurants or | bars as permitted uses and that had been established | pursuant to a zoning ordinance as defined in Title 30- | A, section 4301, subsection 15-A prior to the public or | private school, school dormitory, church, chapel or | parish house locating in the commercial zone; or |
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| (2)__In a downtown as defined in Title 30-A, section | 4301, subsection 5-A. |
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| | Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, | this Act takes effect when approved. |
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| | This bill provides that when a new church or school enters a | preexisting commercially zoned area that allows the issuance of | liquor licenses or a downtown area, the prohibition on issuing | liquor licenses to businesses located within 300 feet of a school | or church does not apply. |
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