Notwithstanding any provision of this title to the contrary, the local licensing board has the power to grant and may grant on request an ancient underground comfort station license. The license may be granted to the owner, lessee or other person, firm or corporation in possession of an ancient underground comfort station which has been in existence since 1913. The underground comfort station must not have been in continuous operation as a comfort station since 1913. The Class L license grants the following privileges:
R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-7-16.1